dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
Definition of dedicationnext
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 director concluded the press conference on a reflective note after being asked about the film’s dedication to his late friend and fellow auteur David Lynch. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 The partnership reflects Burch’s dedication to supporting women entrepreneurs. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 In 2017, Wilson told The Harvard Gazette about her dedication to jazz music. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Wright’s understanding of narrative and dedication to preserving culture inspired the start of her tour business. — Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • The collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to developing sovereign defence capabilities in India through technology transfer, local value creation and skill development.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Even those inside Newcastle United were questioning the commitment and focus of some of their star players last season, when a staggering 27 points were dropped from winning positions.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Doing so required a heavy dose of grit with a side of loyalty, exactly how his late father, his mother and all those people in Timber Lake taught him to live.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than directly monetizing the platform, Nvidia can deepen developer loyalty, make its hardware and software a natural choice for deploying AI models, and keep a strategic asset out of competitors' hands.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • The British media devoured the story, as even then Day-Lewis was synonymous with intense devotion to his craft.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As Anna covers for Fyodor’s addiction and increasingly unstable professional behavior, her devotion starts to look poisonous for them both.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • According to them, Trump’s policies on tariffs, aid, and allies have eroded the United States’ standing, opening the door for people across the world to switch their allegiance to China.
    — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Before Haakon's pledge of allegiance, the palace said that Mette-Marit wasn't going to the ceremony.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Although there are some cutbacks in visual fidelity and performance, these games prove that the hybrid console is a more-than-capable platform for modern releases.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Love the Georgia peach down, but respecting the fidelity of partnership has never been one of her strong points.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fidelity

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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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