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
At a ceremony Friday, 16 veterans who have lived at the village since its opening were presented with 10-Year Housing Stability Awards, honoring their resilience, perseverance and dedication to building and maintaining stability.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
His dedication and work ethic ultimately earned him a year-round full-time position, according to the post.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The available features, overall value, and dedication to customer privacy should take priority when considering your purchase.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
His dedication and work ethic ultimately earned him a year-round full-time position, according to the post.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The available features, overall value, and dedication to customer privacy should take priority when considering your purchase.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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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.
Noun
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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.
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Beginning on that day, Mercury invites everyone - creators, agencies, executives, and follow networks - to pledge their allegiance to Independent Podcasters Day via their website.
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Gabriel Zakuani, the former Peterborough United defender who made 29 appearances for DR Congo in the previous decade, played an important role in convincing Wan-Bissaka to switch international allegiance.
Noun
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To renounce and abjure fidelity to any foreign power.
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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