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
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Phillipps, also a Marietta native, is a member of the Banana's official K-Club, a group of dedicated fans who get exclusive perks and often travel across the country to watch Banana Ball.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Andrés Spokoiny, the president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, estimated that the philanthropic sector has dedicated hundreds of thousands of dollars to countering antisemitism — regardless of its definition.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Loro Piana also set up a dedicated exhibition space at the Rossana Orlandi Gallery featuring winning projects from 2016 onward to showcase the contest’s evolution and the brand’s growing investment in the award.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Phillipps, also a Marietta native, is a member of the Banana's official K-Club, a group of dedicated fans who get exclusive perks and often travel across the country to watch Banana Ball.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
The Brazilian team dedicated the win to fellow countryman and Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, who had fatally crashed in Imola, Italy, earlier that year.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Andrés Spokoiny, the president and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, estimated that the philanthropic sector has dedicated hundreds of thousands of dollars to countering antisemitism — regardless of its definition.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
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My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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For existing and loyal customers, familiarity builds confidence.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Ted Turner, one of America’s largest private landowners, devoted decades to transforming 3,125 square miles of ranches into conservation laboratories across six states.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Walker was a transformative leader during his dozen years atop the Ford Foundation, one of the nation’s most active nonprofits devoted improve the quality of life for people around the world.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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For two of South Florida’s steadfast dance organizations these signs of one more forward-moving spring are about to brighten the calendar.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Rubio is a staunch Catholic, while Hegseth, Johnson, Carson, and Scott identify as evangelical Christians.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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That acknowledgement sparked an onslaught of questions that will likely rest on when Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, decides whether the campaign can reach the ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Rodríguez has also replaced senior officials, including Maduro’s faithful defense minister and attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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To say the Philadelphia Eagles faithful was ecstatic when the Miami Dolphins hired Kevin Patullo would be an understatement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The series written by Tolkien, a devout Catholic, became a popular franchise with conservatives.—
Alexander Hall,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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There are other surprises in store for even the most devout Frankenthaler fans.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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This is true only in the narrowest sense.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That was certainly true on Monday, as Lamont signed a new 124-page labor bill into law.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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