How to Use dedication in a Sentence

dedication

noun
  • It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time.
  • They celebrated the dedication of the new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • That kind of love and dedication takes root and spreads.
    Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The one thing all had in common was their dedication to the city.
    Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • No one else has the resources, the talent or the dedication to do it.
    cleveland, 10 Dec. 2022
  • As for the dedication to somebody named Christine at the end of the video?
    Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 3 May 2018
  • And so the police did that night, with skill and dedication.
    WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022
  • His hard work and dedication will be missed by all those who worked with him.
    Author: Coral Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, 1 May 2018
  • Thank you for the inspiration and dedication on and off the field!
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 14 Mar. 2021
  • To go from that straight to your friend's wedding is a sign of true dedication.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2018
  • The costs are steep, and the dedication is time consuming.
    Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Her focus on it and her dedication to it has been first class.
    Jordan Culver, OrlandoSentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Thank you to the talented team for their hard work and dedication.
    CBS News, 7 Dec. 2020
  • There's a lot of smart people in it, and there's a lot of dedication.
    Alexa Eschert, Teen Vogue, 29 Nov. 2018
  • Thank you @cbstvstudios and thank you @sony for your constant dedication to the show.
    Megan Friedman, Country Living, 14 May 2018
  • The songstress credits her success to her hard work and dedication.
    Darlene Aderoju, PEOPLE.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • So proud of your hard work and dedication to your healthcare and fitness.
    Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Maurice told her point-blank how much her work and dedication meant to him.
    Alison Medley, Chron, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Each artist will perform in front of the judges and all songs will include a special dedication.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 21 Nov. 2022
  • His dedication to helping dogs in need fuels him off the field.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2023
  • His dedication to each song has meant artists have sought him out for bigger projects.
    Elsa Cavazos, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023
  • That dedication to motivate the best comes from deep inside of my heart and soul.
    Anchorage Daily News, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Your dedication may beat out the talent of someone else.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2024
  • But there are some questions about his drive and dedication.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2020
  • That dedication paid off when a doe crossed a cut cornfield followed by this giant of a buck.
    Pj Delhomme, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2020
  • That fan dedication might be why Fuller hasn't given up on the show.
    Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 12 June 2020
  • Hats off to them for their dedication to helping others in need.
    Tierney McAfee, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Hunger, hard work and dedication are needed to master the food and fashion game.
    Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Her dedication to her sense of self is what keeps her outfits fresh after all this time.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023
  • More than a decade later, he's seen the impact of his dedication.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023

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