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 Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 She’s inspired by the hard work and dedication of her parents, who brought her to the United States from the Philippines as an 8-year-old, and hopes to inspire her own children. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Monday’s performance also came with a dedication to his grandmother, Millie Quam, 82, who was watching from the audience. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026 New York and Boston too, with the East Coast mindset and dedication to sports. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • Rezaei, who is an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamanei, said Iran will not yield to US pressure, adding the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its commitments.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Despite being widely seen as a potential challenger to Infantino, the 58-year-old Ceferin expressed his commitment to UEFA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of commitment
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  • All of which can help retain customer loyalty long after the holiday shopping season ends.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • This is one of the BEST ways to recreate the communal devotion that the Premier League inspires.
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • His devotion changed when his father, Henry, introduced him to parlay cards – the pencil and paper betting sheets where picking multiple winners meant a nice little payout.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators uncovered audio files of Bowie pledging her allegiance to ISIS, which the FBI identified from a reference to the current leader of the terrorist group.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Would the fidelity of those demos be good enough to green-light an actual human moon landing on the Artemis IV mission?
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The monitor also has HP Eye Ease, which keeps your eyes from straining while not compromising on visual fidelity.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fidelity

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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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