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
Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Chris Welch, Vantage’s director for pre-construction in North America, said the project would have dedicated crews contracted for the cleanup.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Perkins dedicated her career to supporting everyday working Americans through policies that still impact us today.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Corning's facility in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, is now fully dedicated to cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch shipped globally.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Chris Welch, Vantage’s director for pre-construction in North America, said the project would have dedicated crews contracted for the cleanup.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
They’re dedicated enough to give their time for free, yet burned out enough to be quietly interviewing elsewhere.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Perkins dedicated her career to supporting everyday working Americans through policies that still impact us today.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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After the synagogue’s board voted to dismiss the cantor, scores of families who were loyal to him left.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Special thanks to all of our loyal customers!—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cervantes requested the audit at a time when the state Legislature has devoted much of its time toward reigning in federal officers in California, particularly in the realm of immigration enforcement.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to moonlighting in the Marvel universe, Paltrow has largely devoted her time to her category-defining lifestyle business.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their steadfast belief in this very personal film and commitment to getting it on marquees means so much to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fielder has been the sole democratic socialist on the board and a steadfast advocate for progressive causes, often voting against Lurie’s legislative agenda and the board’s moderate majority bloc.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kiswani has been a lightning rod for political controversy, even taking stands against Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor and staunch proponent of Palestinian rights.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Neither the United States nor Israel has accepted responsibility for the attack, which has come under staunch criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For faithful observers, the spring season is marked by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and sacrifice that starts on Ash Wednesday.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fishy Fishy, a longtime staple, stays faithful to what’s just come off the boat, while Catch of the Day turns a waterfront food truck into a lesson in simplicity done right.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to being a hysterical actor and writer, Wilson is a devout student of reality television and hosts the podcast Bitch Sesh about the Real Housewives franchise.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To show our simple skill, That is the true beginning of our end.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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