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
For some runners, logging miles every single day feels like the ultimate badge of dedication.
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Ciara Lucas, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Carson West, Colerain High School Carson West, a student at Colerain High School, exemplifies resilience, character and dedication.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Avoid a head-butting contest in May, then move into fame or media exposure and never-say-die dedication.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Reeves served Henry County for 21 years and had a deep dedication to his community.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Ciara Lucas, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Carson West, Colerain High School Carson West, a student at Colerain High School, exemplifies resilience, character and dedication.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Avoid a head-butting contest in May, then move into fame or media exposure and never-say-die dedication.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Reeves served Henry County for 21 years and had a deep dedication to his community.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Honoring our commitments will be worth it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The specialized formulas account for a very small part of Abbott’s revenue, though attorneys for parents suing the company say the formulas help Abbott build brand loyalty and secure hospital contracts.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Feldman noted that Target continues to improve fulfillment and boost loyalty through its Target Circle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The intensity of devotion can feel a bit like that.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.—
Carly Witteman,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The group reflects a place where boundaries, identities, and allegiances are always in flux.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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At times the phrase is used to support the notion of America as a Christian nation or as one that owes its allegiance specifically to the Christian God.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By creating high-fidelity hydrodynamic and chemical models, the team has cleared a major technical hurdle in determining how these defunct sites can be repurposed for Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH).—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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First up, the Beats Studio Pro is 43% off, providing the high-fidelity soundtrack your life deserves.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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