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 couple may not be alone in their dedication.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in August, Erivo praised her style team's dedication to each elaborate ensemble throughout the Wicked press tour in 2024 and hinted at what to expect in the upcoming press run.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in August, Erivo praised her style team's dedication to each elaborate ensemble throughout the Wicked press tour in 2024 and hinted at what to expect in the upcoming press run.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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These sailings are ideal for first-time cruisers to sample the experience without a long commitment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For all the government’s rhetoric and commitment to a decades-old revolution, Cubans see a much-vaunted medical system that is failing, unable to provide drugs, procedures — or even electricity.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump claimed Comey mishandled a 2016 probe into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s private email server, but Comey also refused to pledge loyalty to the president.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Amorim may turn the rising tide; a Premier League wins list which only includes six of the current top-flight teams may quickly expand; a playing system currently receiving devotion without much sign of deserving it may soon bear fruit.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fans have allegiance to those players—more than to teams, more than to the league.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, a 5-0 loss against the Canadiens won’t lead to many fans changing allegiances.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new photonic router capable of directing quantum information with over 99% fidelity, a key benchmark for the construction of a future quantum internet.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The graphical fidelity adds to the horror, as the fear and terror that takes over Hinako's face during cutscenes is spine-tingling.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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