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 series began in 2006 with a concert celebrating the dedication of the church’s Rodgers organ and the new sanctuary’s acoustics.
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
During shooting, her dedication to the project was incredibly impressive.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In 2020, her leadership in this area earned her the National Partner of the Year award from Law Enforcement Against Drugs, reflecting her dedication to community and collaboration.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
These vehicles carry history, memories, passion, and countless hours of dedication.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
During shooting, her dedication to the project was incredibly impressive.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In 2020, her leadership in this area earned her the National Partner of the Year award from Law Enforcement Against Drugs, reflecting her dedication to community and collaboration.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
These vehicles carry history, memories, passion, and countless hours of dedication.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Recruited for his military expertise and commitment to freedom, Pulaski eventually took command of the Pulaski Legion, a cavalry unit composed of American and foreign recruits.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Opening the ceremony, Knobloch framed the evening as part of the festival’s commitment to support emerging filmmakers and giving more space to women’s perspectives onscreen.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The next step is the dissolution of truth and the prioritisation of loyalty above decency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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But fragrance alone doesn’t explain the loyalty; the accompanying nongreasy richness that helps leave skin feeling remarkably smooth, soft, and radiant does.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In her tribute to her father, Hawaa painted a picture of devotion, openness, self-improvement and selflessness.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The film’s climax — a long, unbroken scene in which Norman falls apart after the actor’s death, finally undone by years of devotion that went unthanked — was shot in a single take at director Peter Yates’s insistence.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Joining the military includes an oath, a binding pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic and maintain allegiance to the country.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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The city has emerged as a world leader in sober clubbing, with the Sober Sensations movement hosting high-energy parties in iconic venues built around high-fidelity sound and immersive light installations.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Yet its fidelity to the truth of each idiosyncratic character makes the show’s whiplash narrative feel believable.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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