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devotion

[dih-voh-shuhn] / dɪˈvoʊ ʃən /


Usage

What are other ways to say devotion? Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, or romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. 

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Rothschild’s mother, Betty, had instilled in her son knowledge of and devotion to the Jewish faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And with their seventh studio film, Pixar plummeted to the ground with such a force that I began to question my undying devotion to an animation studio.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"Her love and devotion for the Arcadia community have not changed and did not waver," the statement added.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But thanks to Ms. Romano’s exemplary examination of her life, she will now be remembered not only for her many flaws but also for her chief merit: her devotion to the 16th president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But even his devotion can’t keep this weight off my shoulders.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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