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
At a ceremony Friday, 16 veterans who have lived at the village since its opening were presented with 10-Year Housing Stability Awards, honoring their resilience, perseverance and dedication to building and maintaining stability.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
His dedication and work ethic ultimately earned him a year-round full-time position, according to the post.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The available features, overall value, and dedication to customer privacy should take priority when considering your purchase.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
His dedication and work ethic ultimately earned him a year-round full-time position, according to the post.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The available features, overall value, and dedication to customer privacy should take priority when considering your purchase.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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The Data Problem Behind The Funding Problem Most transportation professionals understand the cost curve; the hurdle is a lack of high-fidelity data to act on it.
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Windows 11 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio, which improves battery life and music fidelity.
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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