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 film’s slavish dedication to its source material — the challenging of which would open its own can of worms — demands ignoring all potential complexity in favor of didactic conclusions.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025
According to a news release, the recipients were honored at a special scholarship dinner celebrating their accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in the community.
—Larry Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
This effort showcased Rack’s dedication to putting people first.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Both films include a dedication line to commemorate the stuntmen killed in action, a show of respect that has become customary.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025
According to a news release, the recipients were honored at a special scholarship dinner celebrating their accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in the community.
—Larry Smith, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
This effort showcased Rack’s dedication to putting people first.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Both films include a dedication line to commemorate the stuntmen killed in action, a show of respect that has become customary.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Leaders set the tone, so showing inclusion and commitment will encourage team members to follow suit.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Republican senators praised her leadership, especially her commitment to rolling back Biden-era regulations and guidance on gender-identity rights, which Lucas has argued overstepped the commission's authority.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Moreover, a unified brand identity not only enables greater recognition but also helps build trust, gain loyalty, and, as a result, increase conversions.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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There’s a smarter, more future-facing loyalty model: one that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) signals directly into how customers are scored, segmented, and rewarded.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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To be fair, fellow-Sikhs also infer devotion and discipline, although these are neither the only readings nor the most common.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Each viewing reveals a deeper understanding and devotion to Lamb and his motley crew.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Police shot and killed Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to an Islamic State militant group.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Gray takes a rather more conventional approach here to the genre tropes in Lee Zachariah’s sturdy screenplay, but provides more than enough rapid-fire shootouts, impressive stunt choreography, shifting allegiances and moderately clever plot twists to keep things interesting.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Anyone with even a basic understanding of the movie industry of the 1930s, let alone a Hollywood mogul, would know the difficulty of adapting it to the screen with any semblance of fidelity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Unlike other sharks that roam vast distances, great hammerheads display strong site fidelity to certain coastal habitats, particularly during juvenile stages.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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