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
The Torrey Pines High School Foundation recently recognized outgoing Board President Traci Acers for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to the Falcon community.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Shortly after the bridge’s dedication, Tower Theatre in Land Park became a primary landmark for the city’s residents to navigate Sacramento streets before the city’s contemporary growth in the late 20th and 21st centuries.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
As families relocated and lost their sense of community, with some class sizes at Marquez Charter Elementary School reduced to fewer than 10 after the fire, the miniature dedications gave Palisadians a sense of community again, Dal Bello said.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The recognition is a testament to their dedication to elevating our craft.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Shortly after the bridge’s dedication, Tower Theatre in Land Park became a primary landmark for the city’s residents to navigate Sacramento streets before the city’s contemporary growth in the late 20th and 21st centuries.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
As families relocated and lost their sense of community, with some class sizes at Marquez Charter Elementary School reduced to fewer than 10 after the fire, the miniature dedications gave Palisadians a sense of community again, Dal Bello said.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The recognition is a testament to their dedication to elevating our craft.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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The commitment, which SoftBank called its biggest AI infrastructure investments in Europe, reflect personal diplomacy between Emmanuel Macron and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son, who met during the French president’s visit to Japan this year.—
Benoit Berthelot,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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That often means a tighter product lineup, stronger retail relationships and paying closer attention to customer loyalty instead of just customer acquisition.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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While Harry and Kate were exceptionally close, Andersen wondered whether Meghan’s outlook on loyalty to the crown as a newcomer complicated that dynamic.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Her core message was overcoming adversity through leadership based on respect, honor and devotion to duty in the face of day-to-day challenges and high-stakes missions.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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My devotion to Crichton wasn’t indiscriminate.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Hudson Williams, the Canadian sweetheart behind the smash hit Heated Rivalry, has pledged his allegiance to the English department.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Aliji previously pleaded guilty on April 28, admitting to the charges after prosecutors accused him of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State and planning an assault targeting fans gathered outside Ernst Happel Stadium during Swift’s August 2024 concerts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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