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
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said former President Joe Biden’s moment of confusion at the Obama Presidential Center’s dedication ceremony doesn’t paint a good image for Democrats.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
Ticker-tape parades started in 1886, when New York City celebrated the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
The presidential center's dedication kicks off a grand opening weekend of festivities over the Juneteenth weekend.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono were all slated to perform at the dedication ceremony.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
Ticker-tape parades started in 1886, when New York City celebrated the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
The presidential center's dedication kicks off a grand opening weekend of festivities over the Juneteenth weekend.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono were all slated to perform at the dedication ceremony.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts face severe consequences.
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.
Noun
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
Noun
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Noun
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.
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The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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