DEDICATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən

Definition of dedication

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 Marcus Foundation’s dedication to medical research The USC gift fits a decades-long pattern of giving for the Marcus Foundation. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Meek is memorialized at the top of The End of Oak Street’s credits with a dedication that the movie is presented in both his memory and that of a man named Eric Tramone Miller. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial After breaking ground on the memorial in 2022, a dedication ceremony is slotted for October 2026 for the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Her energy, dedication, spirit and connection with the kids are amazing. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication

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The result is a style that moves effortlessly from morning to night, through work and any commitments after.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
The incident was due to an engineering failure aboard the warship, the US 7th Fleet said in a statement to CNN, another setback as concerns mount over the heavy strain on the US Navy due to the Iran war and global commitments.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of commitment

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Other rules stem from Xi’s signature anti-corruption campaign and demand for absolute devotion to the ruling Communist Party.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
After a few weeks, Nikki’s acts of devotion escalate, including cooking his cat in a disturbing attempt to support his dream of becoming a food critic.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotion

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In order for a brain scan of the proper fidelity to be produced, the dogs must spend a minimum of six minutes in the machine, moving less than three millimeters in any direction.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Second Song also continues Young’s longstanding crusade for analog fidelity.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

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