DEDICATION Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən

Definition of dedication

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 dedication to the civil service had suffocated him over time, draining his hope and also impoverishing his lifestyle by a thousand cuts. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 An episode of Drake & Josh later that year offered a dedication in his memory. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 The longtime coach moved on to the Washington Commanders, UCLA and the Chicago Bears since then, but was welcomed back to the franchise by players and coaches alike due to his intensity and dedication. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Nothing shows an Asturian’s dedication to culinary tradition better than their way with a bottle. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication

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Noun

The result is a style that moves effortlessly from morning to night, through work and any commitments after.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
The incident was due to an engineering failure aboard the warship, the US 7th Fleet said in a statement to CNN, another setback as concerns mount over the heavy strain on the US Navy due to the Iran war and global commitments.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

She was briefly considered to be a Taiwan People's Party legislator candidate, but had backed out owing to questions about her loyalty and affiliation with China.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Determined to prove his loyalty, he’s been flying around on Seasmoke raising an army to retake Tumbleton on Rhaenyra’s behalf.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Other rules stem from Xi’s signature anti-corruption campaign and demand for absolute devotion to the ruling Communist Party.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
After a few weeks, Nikki’s acts of devotion escalate, including cooking his cat in a disturbing attempt to support his dream of becoming a food critic.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

In order for a brain scan of the proper fidelity to be produced, the dogs must spend a minimum of six minutes in the machine, moving less than three millimeters in any direction.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Second Song also continues Young’s longstanding crusade for analog fidelity.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fidelity

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