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

At the end of the evening, head to the dedicated Martini Bar for one of its over 100 iterations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 That texture is why nugget ice has such a devoted following, and why so many buyers are willing to give a dedicated machine a permanent spot on the counter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Verb

Steinem dedicated her life to the cause of equality and civil rights, rising from working-class roots to become a leader of the women's rights movement in the late 1960s and '70s. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Goldring's case was so complex, the organization sent Suzanne McGuire, a nurse who's dedicated her career to transplant coordination, to the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated

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Adjective

Adcock has built an incredibly loyal and cult-like following in the country music world over the past couple years.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
From the top-tier practice facility, to a state-of-the-art arena, to fan-forward initiatives, there was a sense the organization was rewarding the people most loyal to the team.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of loyal

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The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The two devoted an episode to reëxamining the Wonderbra’s legacy in light of recent events.

— Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of devoted

Adjective

The cigar lounge was steadfast in Sundance Square throughout Covid and the ever-changing business scene downtown.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
By the end of the primary, Moulton had apologized for his November 2024 remarks — and Markey’s steadfast support for trans rights was part of his re-election argument.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

When Johannès was left off the EuroBasket squad in 2023, she was caught between the French national team’s staunch requirements and the WNBA’s prioritization rule, which required her to be present for opening day.

— Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Johnson’s mayoral tenure has been marked by an inability to work with Springfield, a skill deficiency displayed by his staunch allies at the teachers union and the aligned board members on the CBOE.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of staunch

Adjective

Austin Simmons had quite the introduction to the Mizzou faithful Thursday night.

— PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
However, their time together ended when Tamburello, a faithful, turned on Parks, a traitor, and voted to banish her in episode 10.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of faithful

Adjective

The religious approach appealed to devout Catholics such as Velazquez, an immigrant from Mexico who spent three decades without status in the country, cutting hair from her home and cleaning houses when business was slow.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Ade, a devout Christian and the family’s sole breadwinner, struggles to understand her younger sister Titi, an aspiring singer whose independent spirit challenges convention.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of devout

Adjective

There was skepticism about Vizzina, who threw only 105 passes in his first three years at Clemson and then was pushed by true freshman Tait Reynolds for the starting role in preseason camp.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
This is true for the franchise as a whole; RHOA is the city that turned Housewives into a sport that requires real skill and charisma.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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