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
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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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.
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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.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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The Data Problem Behind The Funding Problem Most transportation professionals understand the cost curve; the hurdle is a lack of high-fidelity data to act on it.
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Windows 11 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio, which improves battery life and music fidelity.
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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