dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
Definition of dedicationnext
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 Even when the older women led a hymn before a baby dedication program, they were still guided in their tempo by the keyboard played by a young Quaker man. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 An experienced employee shouldn’t have to choose between years of dedication to their job and looking after their aging parents. — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 In April, a Lombardy court ruled against the cities, declaring their challenges inadmissible, and clearing the way for dedication of the Milan Malpensa Silvio Berlusconi airport. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Henry said her dedication to helping others comes from her parents, both immigrants who instilled in her a love of education. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • That said, the agreement appears to stop short of any concrete purchase commitment, and the two-month trade truce extension appears constrained compared to analysts’ pre-summit expectations of at least six months.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For Circ, the agreement provides a commitment of future demand as the company works to build commercial-scale capacity.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • According to industry gossip at the time, the only reason George even released this single was his pure fanboy devotion.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These people love something so much that their devotion mirrors the kind of energy normally reserved for higher stakes.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • There could be work drama or commotion among your colleagues that shakes up existing allegiances, which will compel you to reevaluate who’s really on your team.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In that same scene, Adam also jokingly calls Olive a rebel, which could be a nod to Rey’s allegiance to the Resistance.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Lay disciples typically uphold the vow of brahmacharya by maintaining fidelity toward their spouse.
    — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Birdbuddy's first two cameras, the Nature Cam and Nature Cam Pro, wowed me with sharp detail, smooth 30fps video, and excellent color fidelity.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of fidelity

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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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