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

Make sure to add a side of fries—they're made in a dedicated GF fryer. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Now the dining space is used for those who pick up a coffee and treat as the business is now entirely dedicated to baking. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Verb

Kinu was a beloved friend, colleague, and father to a young son who dedicated his life to serving others. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 July 2026 Competing in his second Peachtree, AJC Opinion Editor David Plazas dedicated this year’s race to his father, who died last August. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated

Adjective

Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Anne Hathaway portrays his loyal wife Penelope, while Tom Holland makes his Nolan debut as their son, Telemachus.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of loyal

Verb

In addition to performing, Grisetti devoted much of his career to teaching the next generation of artists.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
The real Nafisi is a beloved literary figure, a professor who has devoted the bulk of her life to evangelizing about the transcendence of Western literature in places where its liberal, humanist messages are much needed.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 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

But why, wonder faithful midtown shoppers who aren’t ready to part ways with their regular spot?

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Final says that, for the listener, this supports faster transient response, lower distortion and a more faithful reproduction of the original recording.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

Before the World Cup, only the most devout geographer or soccer fan would recognize Cape Verde’s name and colors.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
For the most devout fans, calories are in and cash is out while traveling North America in lockstep with their side.

— Noah White, Washington Post, 10 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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