as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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Recent Examples of dedicated
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The first half of Coogler’s 2 hour and 17-minute sultry and scary opus is largely dedicated to Smoke and Stack’s preparations for the party, beginning with securing a venue.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
But some local officials and residents wonder if dedicated resources and leadership could have improved the emergency response, especially surrounding evacuation alerts.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
About 18 dedicated staff at PRAMS collected and analyzed the data that came in from states, using it to improve mother and infant health.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
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One of our biggest needs is a dedicated recreational facility that serves both youth and seniors—providing safe, engaging spaces for after-school programs, wellness activities, and community connection.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
The first half of Coogler’s 2 hour and 17-minute sultry and scary opus is largely dedicated to Smoke and Stack’s preparations for the party, beginning with securing a venue.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
But some local officials and residents wonder if dedicated resources and leadership could have improved the emergency response, especially surrounding evacuation alerts.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
About 18 dedicated staff at PRAMS collected and analyzed the data that came in from states, using it to improve mother and infant health.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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The network specializes in developing, distributing, and marketing talk radio shows that become appointment listening events for loyal audiences.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Clearly, The Wine Group values the loyal followings these brands currently enjoy.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The special section of Art Bulletin—which, as the discipline’s flagship journal, constitutes a semiofficial statement about AI’s importance in the field—devoted the majority of its space to critical commentary about the application of computer vision to works of art.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While industries evolve and AI transforms work, a company’s commitment to its weekly all-hands meeting or quarterly offsite can remain steadfast.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments echo those made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who on Sunday said the administration will remain steadfast in its plans for reciprocal tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, even in the face of the global stock market sell-off.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The older generation, considered as staunch wealth preservers, are deciding to enjoy their wealth now rather than simply passing it on.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pelosi, who wrote off the matter for a long period of time, seemed to back down on her staunch opinions ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Lenovo faithful will miss the signature red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard, and typing on the ThinkPad X9 is a definite downgrade from the usual ThinkPad.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kirill is the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church, a faithful backer of the Russian leader and an advocate for the war in Ukraine.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a devout Muslim, Abdi, 24, dresses modestly and wears a hijab, or, when shooting or walking shows, a hat or head covering.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The venue will certainly attract flocks of deadheads, who remain among the most devout fanbases in music.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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