DEDICATED Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd

Definition of dedicated

as in loyal

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

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verb

past tense of dedicate

as in devoted

to keep or intend for a special purpose a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice

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Recent Examples of dedicated

Adjective

The narrow peninsula began attracting dedicated tourism to its thermal water springs in the 20th century. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 All-in-one plunge tubs are complete systems that include a dedicated tub along with integrated cooling, water circulation, filtration and temperature controls. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

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Following his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease in the '90s, Fox has dedicated himself to advocacy and raising funds for research. — Jonathon Dornbush, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 The Constitution Gardens, a 50-acre park along the Mall, was dedicated as a bicentennial tribute in May 1976. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Acquirers should look for these kinds of recurring and diversified revenues, as well as assess whether the brand has a loyal community.

— Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of loyal

Verb

If the Declaration announced a legal theory of legitimate government, Wilson devoted much of the remainder of his career to explaining what that theory meant.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Other club sources, however, said Mendoza devoted a lot of energy to making sure Lindor and Soto were on the same page.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of devoted

Adjective

To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

The damage was enough to shake the belief of even the most faithful.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Clicking on each one brings up a capsule biography and a semi-faithful version of an authentic portrait; the effect is as if the user were turning off a George Washington face filter.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

Candace Cameron Bure Candace Cameron Bure, who is a devout Christian, often combines expressions of faith with messages celebrating America.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
But after more than eight years of devout civil service, Jonas lost that fulfilling federal job.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of devout

Adjective

This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.

— Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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