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
Show up for those who have proven their dedication and reciprocity to you.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
Moore’s dedication to international touring earned him the Country Music Association’s 2024 international artist achievement award.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
For example, the Fab Fives, the popular presentation format used for the acting categories last year, where each nominee got their own dedication from a former winner, is back in a different form.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite their dedication, their chance to see their hard work pay off was taken from them.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
Moore’s dedication to international touring earned him the Country Music Association’s 2024 international artist achievement award.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
For example, the Fab Fives, the popular presentation format used for the acting categories last year, where each nominee got their own dedication from a former winner, is back in a different form.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite their dedication, their chance to see their hard work pay off was taken from them.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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More importantly, a total lunar eclipse on March 14 will highlight your relationship sector for the first time since 2016, urging you to get serious about your goals and commitments, personally and professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The vast sums of money that Abbott unleashed, along with his zero-sum assessment of political loyalty, has proved persuasive.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The American must decide whether her allegiance can continue to lie with money and power.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our justice system and many of those in federal service have been forced not to allegiance to the American public but allegiance to the whims of a budding dictator.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As application intelligence evolves, agents are processing this data at higher velocity, with a heightened level of fidelity and managing new types of multi-modal inputs like text, images, voice, and sensor data.—
Andrew Davidson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pushing Boundaries, Bluffton Extreme fidelity to regional specialties can dampen diners’ appetites for the novel—or a broader history.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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