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
The spokesperson went on to thank the midwives on staff that day for their professionalism and dedication.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Another is a dedication to Dan Rivera.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
In fact, the 2021 study found that many cohabitants displayed the same level of loyalty and long-term dedication as married couples do.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Even Bieber’s moving dedication to son Jack Blues is also a celebration of Hailey.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Another is a dedication to Dan Rivera.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
In fact, the 2021 study found that many cohabitants displayed the same level of loyalty and long-term dedication as married couples do.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Even Bieber’s moving dedication to son Jack Blues is also a celebration of Hailey.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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But this long-term commitment is a big move from both parties.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, the Heat captured the NBA’s inaugural Inclusion Leadership Award for the franchise’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Papers paired with flower or pre-rolls can drive incremental sales and encourage brand loyalty.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through countless binges and marathons, the NBC sitcom has built up a fan devotion that borders on religious.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Venezuela's top brass pledged allegiance to Maduro, but there is likely to be burgeoning concern in the military ranks about the impact of Western sanctions and embargos, weapons pipelines and maintenance issues, Solar said.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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While there’s no love triangle, The Long Walk treats its allegiances and enmities with a grandeur that rivals any romance, especially the connection between its hero, Ray Garraty (Cooper Hoffman), and his friend Peter McVries (David Jonsson).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My own experience has taught me that fidelity, forgiveness, and faithfulness within families yield deep, enduring peace.—
Russell M. Nelson,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To write one’s way out of the incapacitating dependence of daughterhood into autonomy means shedding the unquestioning fidelity of a child.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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