dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
Definition of dedicationnext
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 But Nolan’s dedication to the verisimilitude of shooting real things make his movies something special in cinema. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Different neighborhoods prepare their floats with great care and dedication, with many people trusting the floats will drive away evil spirits. — ABC News, 19 July 2026 Your dedication and support mean more to our family than words can express. — Michael McGough July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 People were showing their dedication through this perseverance and wanting to share it with other fans. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • Name the conflict plainly, offer realistic timing, and protect the commitment that matters most today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • The certification recognizes Community Hospital’s commitment to delivering advanced, life-saving care for patients experiencing the most severe and complex types of stroke, according to its website.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Archie and his friends fight to stay alive, testing their friendships, romances and loyalties.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
  • Babcock’s devotion to Komarov was similar to that of Oilers coach Craig MacTavish and his remarkable loyalty to centre Marty Reasoner 20 years ago.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • But Cricket resists this vision, preferring a more solitary idea of artistic devotion, and the story’s sympathies lean in his direction.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Skubal was torn between his allegiance to his country and his commitment to his Tigers team.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Because this Odysseus can never really lose our allegiance and interest.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Woojer’s Vest 4 is charged by high-fidelity haptics to make every beat pulse through your body.
    — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • Belvedere curator Stephanie Auer collaborated to ensure artistic fidelity.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fidelity

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