as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
as much as I wanted to back my friend up, my fealty to the truth was greater, and I could not lie for him
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Recent Examples of fealty
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In addition to a pledge of fealty, the money can manifest as physical programming.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 June 2025
For many on the Christian Right, anything but fealty to Israel is an affront to their faith.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
The key, for me, was not fealty to the book or Margaret as an artist — it was born out of the storytelling in the novel that had already stood up to a whole bunch of readings.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In addition to a pledge of fealty, the money can manifest as physical programming.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fealty
Noun
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If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Noun
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At the checkout and after entering your Kroger loyalty ID or scanning a loyalty card, shoppers can scan a barcode on the flyer that downloads all the Weekly Digital Deals offered that week at once to the customer's loyalty card.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Your ability to fully engage with your team, even for a few minutes, can build trust and loyalty far faster than long meetings filled with distractions.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Yes, Trump disdains core elements of U.S. globalism, from the international trade system America established to its promotion of democratic values and its defense commitments around the world.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The State Department did not respond to requests by ABC News for the current data on its assistance commitments to Sudan after foreign aid freezes and layoffs.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Duckworth encourages readers to cultivate long-term dedication to their goals, overcome setbacks, and maintain a growth mindset to achieve excellence.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The crackdown often intensifies around sensitive dates – especially his birthday – but devotion to the spiritual leader has quietly endured.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, a gaming monitor would easily increase your graphical fidelity, budget allowing.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2025
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The company put out a remake of The Wind Waker in 2013 for the Wii U, which included — among other things — a bump in fidelity to glorious HD.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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“Fealty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fealty. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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