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
Her lack of confidence in Minnesota's skilled union miners and workers is insulting to their hard work and dedication.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
This event celebrates the creativity and dedication of the school’s elementary, junior high and high school music students, featuring a vibrant showcase of performances by talented musicians.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Each garden reflects years of learning, experimentation, and dedication, and offers visitors a chance to see professional-level gardening practices applied in real home landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
This event celebrates the creativity and dedication of the school’s elementary, junior high and high school music students, featuring a vibrant showcase of performances by talented musicians.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Each garden reflects years of learning, experimentation, and dedication, and offers visitors a chance to see professional-level gardening practices applied in real home landscapes.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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By declaring his intent before hearing the evidence, Scott showed his fidelity to Trump outweighed his fidelity to the Constitution.—
Jim Paladino,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The chaotic noise of Main Street traffic dissolves into the walls of this former bank vault, replaced by high-fidelity global sounds.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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