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
However, my focus is on standing with working men and women, labor, and developing opportunities in creating jobs that reward the dedication and commitment shown by UFW membership.
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Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
President Gerald Ford visited the city in May 1976 and spoke at the dedication of the Mid-America Mall, now known as the Main Street Mall.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, legislators were more universally supportive of a transportation package that featured numerous road dedications that also affixed late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden’s name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
President Gerald Ford visited the city in May 1976 and spoke at the dedication of the Mid-America Mall, now known as the Main Street Mall.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Mar. 2026
Misao took a microphone, proudly proclaiming her dedication to justice.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, legislators were more universally supportive of a transportation package that featured numerous road dedications that also affixed late Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden’s name to Tallahassee International Airport (SB 628).
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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That pack loyalty appeared to be what kept them united through their harrowing escape and long walk home.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Common projects focus on strengthening profitable growth initiatives such as improving loyalty programs, responding to competitive threats, or identifying strategies to lift comparable store sales.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Friends with a sudden devotion to nature begin making plans to convene in parks; TurboTax becomes your closest email companion; your risk of injury at the hands of a lunatic on a City Bike, haunted by the memory of a New Year’s resolution to exercise, may increase.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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To the fans — your unwavering devotion and support are the reason this show remains such a force.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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The day started on the CPAC main stage with the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem and Arizona pastor Joshua Navarrete’s prayer asking for blessings for the president and Israel.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Virunga's forests are also believed to have been used as a hideout by fighters from the ADF militia, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sonos Portable Speaker Deals The Sonos Roam 2 packs the brand's signature high-fidelity sound into an ultra-compact frame that weighs very little in a backpack.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interaction — where a buyer’s AI and a seller’s AI communicate directly through APIs — can compress weeks of supplier negotiations and logistics coordination into minutes of high-fidelity data exchange.—
Kuo Zhang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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