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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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This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“Her love and devotion for the Arcadia community have not changed and did not waver. She asks for the community’s understanding and continued support.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This content marks a shift from Tehran’s traditional communication strategy, which emphasized devotion to the Islamic revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

On the surface, her waltz-time ballad, Alice, seems to be a saccharine tale of love and devotion.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

While Hinduism retained its popular rituals and devotion to its pantheon, at its core Hinduism became monotheistic and introspective.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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