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
His success reflects his dedication to the process.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Avissa Witzens of Carmel Del Mar School earned the Arts and Community Service Awards for her talents as a singer-songwriter and performer, as well as her dedication to serving San Diego’s homeless community.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Every step of the process, from initial planning and design to final construction and installation, is handled with care and dedication.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Lucy attempts to dress in a wig and soldier’s attire and then cover herself in pancake powder from head to toe in an attempt to pose in place of the statue long enough to get through the dedication ceremony, but is exposed.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Avissa Witzens of Carmel Del Mar School earned the Arts and Community Service Awards for her talents as a singer-songwriter and performer, as well as her dedication to serving San Diego’s homeless community.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Every step of the process, from initial planning and design to final construction and installation, is handled with care and dedication.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Lucy attempts to dress in a wig and soldier’s attire and then cover herself in pancake powder from head to toe in an attempt to pose in place of the statue long enough to get through the dedication ceremony, but is exposed.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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In Cawker City, population 465, the twine ball is a symbol of community—a collective commitment to the bit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Arlington Lamar standout three-star class of 2027 linebacker Braylon Williams announced his commitment to SMU Saturday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Both chains have loyalty clubs and discounts, including half-off tickets on some days.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Plus, members can unlock perks like gas savings and loyalty rewards along the way.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Even allegiance to the nation might be a problem.—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Generations of multiculturalism meant immigrants came to the country and brought allegiances to their place of birth with them.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In the 2010 study by Watson and Strayer published in Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 200 participants were tested in a high-fidelity driving simulator while performing simultaneous cognitive tasks.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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University of Utah researchers Jason Watson and David Strayer put 200 people in a high-fidelity driving simulator and asked them to perform a second demanding cognitive task simultaneously.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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