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
In a joint statement on their respective Instagram Stories, the pair emphasized their dedication to their children.
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Her dedication and resilience were on full display, even in defeat.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Her dedication and resilience were on full display, even in defeat.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
His relentless dedication paid off—Yehuda went on to compete in and judge some of the most prestigious barber battles, including Bronner Bros, America’s Beauty Show, and CT Barber Expo.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Her dedication to elevating Black voices in wine is truly inspiring.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Disruptive Innovation is Shaping the Future of Education Mark C. Perna, in his Forbes article, emphasizes that in today’s competitive work environment, success depends on a constant commitment to lifelong learning and continuous upskilling.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The vast sums of money that Abbott unleashed, along with his zero-sum assessment of political loyalty, has proved persuasive.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One, more light-hearted story is about the deity Krishna — whose skin was blue — and his love Radha, the goddess of love and devotion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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As application intelligence evolves, agents are processing this data at higher velocity, with a heightened level of fidelity and managing new types of multi-modal inputs like text, images, voice, and sensor data.—
Andrew Davidson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pushing Boundaries, Bluffton Extreme fidelity to regional specialties can dampen diners’ appetites for the novel—or a broader history.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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