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
Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To do this though, Corti had to set up dedicated AI infrastructure, including data centers located in Switzerland, to comply with strict Swiss data residency rules.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The former tennis player has dedicated years to researching fitness, training and recovery methods across sports and has worked with athletes from the NBA, MLB, US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) and WTA and ATP Tours.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The dedicated dad got plenty of praise this past Father’s Day from his wife, who wrote a sweet tribute online.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To do this though, Corti had to set up dedicated AI infrastructure, including data centers located in Switzerland, to comply with strict Swiss data residency rules.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Brown dedicated her new book to Woolley.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The former tennis player has dedicated years to researching fitness, training and recovery methods across sports and has worked with athletes from the NBA, MLB, US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) and WTA and ATP Tours.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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Community traction is strongest in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, where XRP already commands a loyal user base.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After studying tapestry at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris, Franjou has devoted herself to sculptural work with linen since 1999.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Grandfather Alcide devoted his life to the farm, father Alessandro modernized it, and today, Alberto, together with his wife Cinzia, has transformed it into a thriving agro-tourism destination.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Labyrinth’s themes, characters, and evocative visual artistry remain a steadfast inspiration for artists of all mediums.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alan, equally steadfast in his conviction, sees the model as both economic and morally justified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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DeSantis was widely expected to name Caruso, one of his staunchest allies in the Legislature.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, nine of those board members were appointed by Johnson; two others were elected with the backing of Johnson’s staunch ally, the Chicago Teachers Union.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some were faithful copies, while others were reproduced in different colors or fabrics to lend a visual unity to the scene, which is designed to mirror the eerie fairy-tale aesthetic of the fashion film within the film.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith.—
Jessie Wardarski,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His devout love for these sneakers has also turned my grandma into a convert, and now the two happily sport their Kiziks all over Thailand, walking from food stall to food stall.—
Alexandra Domrongchai,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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The governor and first lady Maria Lee, both devout Christians, have been involved in missionary work and have helped refugees in the Nashville area.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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