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
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said former President Joe Biden’s moment of confusion at the Obama Presidential Center’s dedication ceremony doesn’t paint a good image for Democrats.
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Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
Ticker-tape parades started in 1886, when New York City celebrated the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
The presidential center's dedication kicks off a grand opening weekend of festivities over the Juneteenth weekend.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono were all slated to perform at the dedication ceremony.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
Ticker-tape parades started in 1886, when New York City celebrated the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
The presidential center's dedication kicks off a grand opening weekend of festivities over the Juneteenth weekend.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono were all slated to perform at the dedication ceremony.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts face severe consequences.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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In India, Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD Business at Prime Video India, said audience loyalty has been driven by a combination of local originals, licensed programming and long-term investment in intellectual property.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That sense of loyalty became a feedback loop.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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