Definition of dedicatednext

dedicated

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verb

past tense of dedicate

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Recent Examples of dedicated
Adjective
Despite initial concerns about adding aesthetic treatments to the programs, the clinic now features a dedicated area with modern equipment for skin firming and revitalization, boosting self-confidence. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Susan Thurmond O’Neal has been a dedicated volunteer with the Visual Effects Society for more than two decades and has served on the global Board of Directors since 2010, including multiple terms on the Executive Committee. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Verb
Pedersen dedicated the win to team manager Luca Guercilena, controversially forced out of Lidl-Trek after Andy Schleck’s promotion to CEO. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026 After surviving a career-ending stroke, the former officer founded The Wounded Blue, the nation's only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to injured and disabled law enforcement officers. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedicated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
  • Capron, who starred as Greg Heffley’s loyal best friend in the adaptation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, became a breakout child actor thanks to the franchise.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • According to a study by SiriusXM Media, podcast listeners tend to be loyal to their favorite hosts.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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