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
Following a private event for families of the deceased and invited guests — which will be streamed — is a flag dedication, a procession, a ringing of the bells and a community lunch at the American Legion post.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Honors such as North America Attorney of the Year and inclusion among the Top 100 Attorneys highlight his legal skill and unwavering dedication.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But dedication to Trump among the faithful runs deep — and there's an entire conservative media infrastructure built to insulate him and give the base talking points.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Smith — at age 110 — was on hand for its dedication ceremony, in September 2024.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Honors such as North America Attorney of the Year and inclusion among the Top 100 Attorneys highlight his legal skill and unwavering dedication.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But dedication to Trump among the faithful runs deep — and there's an entire conservative media infrastructure built to insulate him and give the base talking points.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Smith — at age 110 — was on hand for its dedication ceremony, in September 2024.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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None of these commitments have been honored.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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And if that can happen to retail giants with decades of consumer goodwill, imagine the stakes for entertainment and cultural brands — where loyalty is fleeting, audiences are global and competition is relentless.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Themes of love, loyalty and trust could also be tested under the weight of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Religious devotion is difficult to capture on film.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all the tariffs, boycotts, and bruised egos, both countries have been left to reckon with lasting economic scars and shifting allegiances.—
Dave Gordon,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Quantinuum has introduced Helios, its most advanced quantum computer yet, setting new records in performance, fidelity, and scalability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Solomon said one such initiative focuses on the fidelity—often called achievability and visualization by designers—of color transfer onto different materials.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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