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 goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Reddit users were moved by the transformation and quick to praise Huffman’s dedication.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Penei's dedication to the sport may limit his quality time at home, but the payoff for his efforts manifests in his extended contract in Detroit.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
This expansion not only brings specialized financial guidance to a thriving community but also reflects Subotic’s dedication to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve lasting success.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Reddit users were moved by the transformation and quick to praise Huffman’s dedication.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Penei's dedication to the sport may limit his quality time at home, but the payoff for his efforts manifests in his extended contract in Detroit.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
This expansion not only brings specialized financial guidance to a thriving community but also reflects Subotic’s dedication to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve lasting success.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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That would dwarf commitments from the European Union, Japan and South Korea.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to advancing mental health awareness have made a profound difference in the lives of so many.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent flyers may be able to obtain a free or discounted membership through their credit card or airline loyalty program.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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England’s long-standing devotion to a national stadium is relatively unusual, certainly among their European peers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The school is founded on Islamic principles and emphasizes the importance of being a global citizen, doing good to others, cleanliness and devotion.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The suspect behind last week’s deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This decision holds the condition that a citizen birth is to a parent owing allegiance as a legal resident.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for Figure, there aren’t yet simulations that mimic the real world with enough fidelity to be useful for training more complex tasks—hence the ongoing need for human pilots.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its agility is powered by high-fidelity sensors and advanced motion planning algorithms that enable smooth, coordinated movements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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