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
Jenny Curciarello of Kildeer came with her daughter Caroline, 4, for the first time to the event and said the 55-minute drive from home showed her dedication.
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
He is known for his mastery of natural glazes, mentorship of other artists, and dedication to a humble life despite his professional success.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
His dedication to his craft and his competitiveness fueled his zeal for the win at the cookoff.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The swimming legend from Merton Park, South London, also has a British Empire Medal for her dedication to the sport.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
He is known for his mastery of natural glazes, mentorship of other artists, and dedication to a humble life despite his professional success.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
His dedication to his craft and his competitiveness fueled his zeal for the win at the cookoff.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The swimming legend from Merton Park, South London, also has a British Empire Medal for her dedication to the sport.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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If a group or friend asks for more than feels fair, define the commitment and suggest a structure that keeps things clean.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After leading the initial round of voting with 37%, compared to Fuller's 35%, Harris has framed the runoff as a referendum on independence versus loyalty to Trump.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies will also partner to host watch parties for major sporting events, and to offr AT&T customers enhanced loyalty points through Fanatics’ FanCash offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Holland specifically points to Nolan’s devotion to practical, in-camera special effects.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Misiorowski’s allegiance, of course, is with Milwaukee these days.—
Pete Grathoff
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The same country these students pledged allegiance to started hunting them down like criminals.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the most reassuring detail for fans concerned about canon fidelity is how much Martin has endorsed this production.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sonos Headphone Deal The Sonos Ace gives you a high-fidelity personal listening experience featuring custom 40mm dynamic drivers for impeccable precision.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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