DEDICATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən

Definition of dedication

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 dedication and imagination and sheer extravagance of the cosplayers provides the city with a constant rolling panorama of personalities. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 Not since Scrat, the saber-tooth squirrel from the 2002 seminal classic Ice Age, has one shown so much dedication to the single-seeded nut of an oak tree. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 And there are the foot soldiers themselves, whose earnest dedication to honor, even within a warped and abusive framework, Sorkin and his characters can’t help respecting. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 The interior also features a dedication plaque that identifies the vehicle as a member of the limited series. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication

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Noun

Those fans deserve an organization that matches their commitment with the same level of excellence, urgency, and accountability.

— Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Rutgers has received commitments from 4-star forward Brandon Woodard, 4-star guard RJ Moore and 3-star guard Korey Francis as part of its 2027 recruiting class.

— Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

Donalds, a Republican congressman from Naples, had given MAGA and his dear leader complete and total loyalty, ignoring truth, facts and reality.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, has no award ticket change or cancellation fees.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

And the Joe’s devotion to its customers won’t wane, Sawitz said, adding that the restaurant will never turn away anybody who shows up at the back door desperate for something to eat, a longtime unwritten rule.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Some of Lakshmana’s actions complicate an idealized portrayal of his devotion.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Brazilian political scientist Jairo Nicolau, who studies presidential elections, said one of the most striking features of this year's contest was the rigidity of Brazilians' political allegiances.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Now Dallas Cowboy fans can wear their allegiance on their feet thanks to Stance, which is the latest company to sign a licensing deal with the National Football League.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

For the same reasons little dogs appeared so frequently at the feet of dead women (and clerics) in tomb sculpture, plenty of Renaissance portraits feature them as a symbol of fidelity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
The lack of a higher-fidelity codec may share some of the blame for the cymbals' lack of sparkle.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

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