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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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
Brian Unger, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
There is a page on the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website specifically dedicated to talking to teens about relationship abuse.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
For those of us who have dedicated our lives to public health, humility is not a weakness.
—Jay Bhattacharya, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In theory, riders no longer need a dedicated Breeze card.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
There is a page on the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website specifically dedicated to talking to teens about relationship abuse.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
For those of us who have dedicated our lives to public health, humility is not a weakness.
—Jay Bhattacharya, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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The physically largest, Quebec, remained loyal, as did the most lucrative, Jamaica.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Cobb Vanth The old-fashioned cowboy wore Boba Fett's armor and weapons as the marshal of Mos Pelgo on Tatooine and was an loyal ally of the Mando – until Cad Bane gunned him down in cold blood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Now a top barrister and devoted single father to 10-year-old daughter Cami, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hall devoted an entire show to the verdict in the Rodney King case.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dan Radakovich is leaving the athletic director’s office after five years of steadfast integrity.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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As Miranda faces public outcry and the pressures of a downturning publishing industry, Andy once again strives for her approval amid her steadfast pursuit of rigorous journalism.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet when the topic of coach David Adelman came up, Jokic did offer up a staunch opinion.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a faithful recreation of the original game that takes full advantage of modern gaming tech.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite the critical lashing, the audience score has been propped up by faithful fans and is sitting at 96%.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Goryeo were devout Buddhists; so too are the Lee family, of the modern Won Buddhist sect.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a devout socialist and one of the most vocal opponents of the Pentagon’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, brushed off the threat of being removed from the alliance.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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