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
During the dedication ceremonies, telecast on Sullivan’s regular broadcast, New York Mayor John Lindsay escorted Sullivan out on the street to unveil the new marquee.
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Individuals were selected because of their talent, passion for dance and dedication to elevating the game day experience.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Three cheers for President Donald Trump and his dedication to fighting crime, protecting public safety and crime victims.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2025
Weather delayed the venue's formal dedication, but the bandshell had a soft opening on Aug. 10, 1938.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Individuals were selected because of their talent, passion for dance and dedication to elevating the game day experience.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Three cheers for President Donald Trump and his dedication to fighting crime, protecting public safety and crime victims.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2025
Weather delayed the venue's formal dedication, but the bandshell had a soft opening on Aug. 10, 1938.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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Without such a commitment from his allies, Zelensky has argued that Ukraine cannot agree to any peace deal, because it would be based on little more than Putin’s word.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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However, success requires both technical expertise and a commitment to continuing to learn and grow as a leader, developing emotional intelligence, strategic thinking and business acumen.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One hospitality research study found that emotional engagement is one of the top three drivers of guest loyalty in luxury hotels, outranking even location and amenities.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That said, my loyalty is to the people of District 6.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The meal was episodic, patterned, refusing the very concept of climax in its devotion to the moment.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Women’s tennis remains the epicenter of the issue Tennis has always inspired a level of devotion to its stars, and no other sport has as many female icons.—
Carson Kessler,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Jones said both Wei and his mother were anti-communist and held no allegiance to China.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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This is my kind of patriotism — very different from the unquestioning, nationalistic and sycophantic allegiance demanded by the Don.—
Mike Mcgrew,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Aug. 2025
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This sociological fidelity extends to the show’s cars and trucks; even vehicles in the background of a scene depict specific makes and models.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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The shorts are available for free on the Internet Archive, YouTube, and elsewhere, but their video and audio fidelity are a mixed bag.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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