dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
Definition of dedicationnext
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. — 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
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  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • This year’s program reflects the festival’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and championing artists who challenge, inspire, and innovate.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This partnership not only cements Woods' connection to the Masters but also underscores his commitment to giving back to the community through education and golf.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Strong connections drive loyalty, turning readers into advocates.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • 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
  • But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of devotion
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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
  • 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
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of fidelity

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