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adjective

ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce dedicated (audio)
Definition of dedicatednext
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
Working with a dedicated core of energetic young believers, Jim and his wife, Tammy Faye, built PTL from scratch, demonstrating how religion could be fused with pop culture and entertainment to better connect with American Christians. — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Even the most dedicated and determined Yankee fan would struggle to blame external forces for their elimination. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts, who serves as president of the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, expressed her appreciation for the many years that Thompson dedicated himself to the state. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026 Worshippers lined Cybele’s cracks with silver and installed her in a temple dedicated in 191 BCE on Palatine Hill, considered to be the birthplace of Rome. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
  1. loyal
  2. devoted
  3. steadfast
  4. staunch
  5. faithful
  6. devout
  7. true
Adjective
  • Thus, Mastodon have opened up a random draw process via their Loma Vista artist storefront to ensure loyal fans have a fair chance to purchase the wax.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Unease between loyal staff and well-heeled employers that casts a harsh light on the class divide?
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of loyal
Verb
  • Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.
    — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • Some parents are steadfast in their belief that public schools are not for them.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the companies with the most durable, steadfast brands rarely built them through visibility.
    — Sophie Attwood, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • Some of them were put off by élite football’s deliberate lack of culture—staunch apoliticism is easy to sell to Sky Sports—and others had been priced out.
    — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Lithuania has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than 4½-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • Housed in a walk-in room situated within a larger exhibition hall, the Castelli copy is so faithful that even the gallery’s parquet floor has been reconstructed here.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The movie is notably faithful, at times dutifully chronological and nearly always horror-movie bracing on the subject of the rise of capitalist AI.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • Skillet now regularly shares stages with a wide range of acts, from the devout to the secular, including Korn, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Disturbed, and Papa Roach.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The backstory Personas in the hotel’s backstory include a Thai rockstar-slash-antiques collector, a devout Buddhist business tycoon, and a superstar designer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of devout
Adjective
  • From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The true subject of the movie is the power of law, and the erosion of law.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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