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 directing, lighting, and even the soundtrack in the final broadcast all came together perfectly, thanks to the dedication of our entire crew.
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Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
As the years wore on, the treasure hunt became a massive phenomenon that sparked degrees of dedication ranging from casual interest to outright obsession in its participants.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Stephanos subtly alluded to her dedication to animals by drawing her with a paw print earring in the stamp.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
As the years wore on, the treasure hunt became a massive phenomenon that sparked degrees of dedication ranging from casual interest to outright obsession in its participants.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Stephanos subtly alluded to her dedication to animals by drawing her with a paw print earring in the stamp.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Not just for the exceptional wines, but for these supremely authentic interactions that are born from an unfailing dedication to the land.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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Recognitions such as being named one of Fort Worth’s Top 500 Most Influential People and receiving awards like Entrepreneur of Excellence and Community Advocate of the Year highlight my commitment to serving our city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Notwithstanding recent moments of tension around Israel, the Catholic Church has affirmed time and time again its commitment to fighting antisemitism and appreciating Judaism as a sibling tradition.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Strong connections drive loyalty, turning readers into advocates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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My distrust of Trump is anchored in his track record of personally courting white supremacists and neo-Nazis, spreading conspiracy theories featuring antisemitic tropes, and insinuating that Jewish-Americans have dual loyalty.—
Ben Krull,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first 20 years of my career were at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), and my devotion was to the practice of medicine, caring for the critically ill and provide lifesaving opportunity to those in need of cardiac transplantation.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Spaniard made the move after winning the 2023 Masters, which changed his thinking about switching allegiances.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Across the nation more and more Hispanic—and to some extent Black voters—are switching allegiance the Republicans.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further testing will be performed at ESA’s Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, which will have facilities to replicate the Moon’s surface with even greater fidelity.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Liberal children tended to recall more accurately the ratio of desirable and undesirable traits in the characters of the story; their memories possessed greater fidelity to the story as it was originally told.—
Matt Richtel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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