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
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Perkins dedicated her career to supporting everyday working Americans through policies that still impact us today.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As a result, pistols were carried either with a dedicated external safety catch engaged to stop the hammer from falling or with the hammer deliberately lowered to a safe position.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
They’re dedicated enough to give their time for free, yet burned out enough to be quietly interviewing elsewhere.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Perkins dedicated her career to supporting everyday working Americans through policies that still impact us today.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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After the synagogue’s board voted to dismiss the cantor, scores of families who were loyal to him left.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Special thanks to all of our loyal customers!—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So devoted her allowance along with donations from the District 148 board to get the project rolling.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aleksei stopped working and devoted his full attention to his sons and their hockey development, leaving Olga to support the family.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their steadfast belief in this very personal film and commitment to getting it on marquees means so much to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fielder has been the sole democratic socialist on the board and a steadfast advocate for progressive causes, often voting against Lurie’s legislative agenda and the board’s moderate majority bloc.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kiswani has been a lightning rod for political controversy, even taking stands against Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor and staunch proponent of Palestinian rights.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Neither the United States nor Israel has accepted responsibility for the attack, which has come under staunch criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Elaborate processions carrying life-sized statues of Jesus and Mary unfold worldwide, from Seville to Miami’s Wynwood, as faithful enact rituals spanning centuries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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William Boon Redman's marker is under the watchful eye of one such faithful companion, but the model for the stone dog lying alongside Redman's grave is not buried beneath the canine monument.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to being a hysterical actor and writer, Wilson is a devout student of reality television and hosts the podcast Bitch Sesh about the Real Housewives franchise.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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