as in commitment
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
her dedication to the ideals of the organization is indeed admirable
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Recent Examples of dedication
After a dedication ceremony at his former high school, Dak Prescott said losing Kneeland left him with a heavy heart.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Through it all, Tatum and Hightower had support from organizations and the community because of their dedication to giving back to those in need.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The warship was greeted by families and friends of her 55-strong ship’s company, plus well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and teamwork.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The site’s zoning accommodates a variety of housing types, including residential, senior and student housing, while offering flexible development conditions such as limited setback requirements and no on-site retail dedications.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Through it all, Tatum and Hightower had support from organizations and the community because of their dedication to giving back to those in need.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The warship was greeted by families and friends of her 55-strong ship’s company, plus well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and teamwork.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The site’s zoning accommodates a variety of housing types, including residential, senior and student housing, while offering flexible development conditions such as limited setback requirements and no on-site retail dedications.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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None of these commitments have been honored.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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And if that can happen to retail giants with decades of consumer goodwill, imagine the stakes for entertainment and cultural brands — where loyalty is fleeting, audiences are global and competition is relentless.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Themes of love, loyalty and trust could also be tested under the weight of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mamdani’s focus on dignity, inclusion and equity captured the devotion of a plurality of Latino voters in New York.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His music mixes reggaetón beats with the sounds of Puerto Rican history and everyday life, where devotion and defiance often live side by side.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all the tariffs, boycotts, and bruised egos, both countries have been left to reckon with lasting economic scars and shifting allegiances.—
Dave Gordon,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Quantinuum has introduced Helios, its most advanced quantum computer yet, setting new records in performance, fidelity, and scalability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Solomon said one such initiative focuses on the fidelity—often called achievability and visualization by designers—of color transfer onto different materials.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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