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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dedication
The Democratic politician, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his dedication to humanitarian efforts and human rights after his presidency, had been receiving hospice care at his home for over a year prior to his death.
—
EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 which, at the time, seemed to cap his decades of dedication to international humanitarian work after leaving the White House.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
Dallas Jimmy and Rosalynn came to Dallas in 2013 to attend the dedication ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus, writes Axios Dallas.
—Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
The support from the crew and the trust and dedication of the cast.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dedication 
EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 which, at the time, seemed to cap his decades of dedication to international humanitarian work after leaving the White House.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
Dallas Jimmy and Rosalynn came to Dallas in 2013 to attend the dedication ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus, writes Axios Dallas.
—Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
The support from the crew and the trust and dedication of the cast.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
-
Her experience, leadership acuity, passion for students and commitment to the craft of teaching will benefit our school community for years to come.Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Through decades of economic cycles, growth, and challenges, the bank has remained steadfast in its commitment to its customers and associates through its values of love, trust, respect, commitment to excellence, and fun.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
-
Unilever’s commitment to sustainability offers a similar lesson of reducing plastic waste while boosting loyalty and brand reputation.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Here, peruse the top beauty gift sets that have already won our whole-hearted devotion and will soon win yours, too.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
-
The enduring guilt from this defacement was what had sparked his lifelong devotion to the ruins’ conservation.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But Perreault has left no doubt over where his allegiance lies.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
-
This reflection exercise can assist you in relinquishing attachments to choices or allegiances that might impede your progress by providing an unbiased viewpoint on your leadership style and organizational approaches.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Sequences are recreated with shot-for-shot fidelity.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
-
Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near dedication
Cite this Entry
“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share