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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
Throughout the documentary, Come to Brasil zooms out and shows why these super fans are so dedicated to bringing stars to their country. — Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 Previously, Luna was only accessible through a dedicated website. — Jordan Novet,annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Verb
Projecting how a college quarterback will pan out often proves a fool’s errand, despite how many people have dedicated their livelihoods to trying. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Retailers from Macy’s to Bloomingdale’s also dedicated in-store shops to the category. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 21 July 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
  • Abercrombie’s denim, which has garnered a loyal following thanks to its flattering fits, wide selection of silhouettes, and Curve Love designs that work season after season.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible​, according to NBCUniversal data.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of loyal
Verb
  • Long before Bad Bunny became one of the most popular artists in the world, Beltrán devoted his work off the field to helping Puerto Rican youths and promoting his island.
    — Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • For the past five years, Sapan has devoted much of his time to championing disability on screen through founding Marvels of Media Festival with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), which celebrates the work of autistic media makers.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • Mormons may lapse in their faith, but their work ethic is steadfast.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • The plan was steadfast to pile up premier pitchers to help veteran ace Garrett Crochet (18-5 in 2025) and closer Aroldis Chapman (32 saves in 2025).
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • The Northwest Indiana Forum has been a staunch supporter of data centers, but that didn’t color the study’s findings, Ross said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • Apple’s faithful community will have synced up their mobile contracts to make an easy upgrade on a 12- or 24-month basis.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Or maybe Holland sends some love to the Hall H faithful via video message.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of faithful
Adjective
  • While Auguste and two of Damien’s older sisters, Eugenie and Pauline, were being prepared for religious service by devout Anne-Catherine, Frans wanted Jozef for the farm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • The film unfolds in a devout fishing community on Malaysia’s East Coast, following two young lovers, Jani and Melur, whose plans for the future are upended by an unplanned pregnancy, poverty and addiction, pushing Jani toward the drug trade.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of devout
Adjective
  • As is true for many other industries in China, intense competition at home is driving companies to expand globally.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • While the event offered charitable benefits, Rocket Companies' true commitment is a $500 million, 10-year philanthropic initiative.
    — Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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