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
With the award, Washington is being recognized for her dedication to advocating for civic engagement and the protection of democratic freedoms.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
For residents of the Greater Sacramento Area, healthy skin is within reach thanks to the expertise and dedication of the team at Halo Skin Institute.
—Rocklin Dermatology, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
More holistically, the Hornets’ internal push to convince Ball to improve his shot selection and defensive dedication continues.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Rich then built a highly successful career in entertainment and went on to found Frank Family Vineyards, thanks in large part to the dedication, work ethic, and values Hy instilled in him from an early age.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
For residents of the Greater Sacramento Area, healthy skin is within reach thanks to the expertise and dedication of the team at Halo Skin Institute.
—Rocklin Dermatology, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
More holistically, the Hornets’ internal push to convince Ball to improve his shot selection and defensive dedication continues.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Rich then built a highly successful career in entertainment and went on to found Frank Family Vineyards, thanks in large part to the dedication, work ethic, and values Hy instilled in him from an early age.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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The commitment to sustainability runs deep, according to recent visitors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just like the zodiac, every Bridgerton character embodies a distinct persona, from bold passion and quiet devotion to intellectual chemistry and soul-level loyalty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their sense of duty and devotion to the Crown never faltered, although Philip found his role frustrating, especially in the early years.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In their proposals, city leaders ask DART to refund sales tax, change services, reform the agency’s governance model — a move Dallas leaders are considering — and increase transparency in exchange for calling elections off or recommending allegiance to DART.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Different ideas were discussed, including sending everyone in Greenland a check as a way to buy their allegiance.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Roles where a conviction legally disqualifies the applicant, And jobs that require a fidelity bond, where the conviction would prevent bonding.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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What also matters is who should rightfully adjudicate the decision with full fidelity.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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