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 his final Thanksgiving proclamation as commander-in-chief, Biden emphasized unity and gratitude, thanking troops and first responders for their dedication to keeping the nation safe.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The vehicle also is a symbol of Easley's dedication to the important year-round work performed by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
Stewart laid a foundation for an entire genre of creators who generate income by giving followers a glimpse into their kitchen—not just with her recipes but with her sheer dedication to building a brand and her unwillingness to render her labor invisible.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
Their dedication paid off — Natalie is now in her second season as a dancer for the L.A. Clippers.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The vehicle also is a symbol of Easley's dedication to the important year-round work performed by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
Stewart laid a foundation for an entire genre of creators who generate income by giving followers a glimpse into their kitchen—not just with her recipes but with her sheer dedication to building a brand and her unwillingness to render her labor invisible.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
Their dedication paid off — Natalie is now in her second season as a dancer for the L.A. Clippers.
—Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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But Russia’s commitment to Syria has not actually wavered, and Russia is not really distracted.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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This dedication resonates with family office principals, who often deeply understand the long-term commitment required to build large businesses from the ground up.Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Despite Alaska and Hawaiian operating separately, Alaska Air Group is working on combining the carrier’s loyalty programs.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shorter job tenures are becoming the new norm, with professionals prioritizing meaningful outcomes over long-term organizational loyalty.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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What is clear, however, is that Yass’s ownership stake in ByteDance has fueled concerns in Washington about whether Trump’s reversal was influenced by donor priorities rather than a pure devotion to market competition.Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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This distinct outfit is yet another example of her stylist’s devotion to boundless creativity.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
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Villeneuve’s adaptation smartly shifts our allegiance to Zendaya’s Chani, who gets elevated from a side character to the film’s beating, conflicted heart.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The move reflects how quickly allegiances can change in Trump's orbit.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lo-fi, or low fidelity, is an instrumental genre of music that features musical imperfections.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Best Graphics Settings For Marvel Rivals On Steam Deck Marvel Rivals is absolutely capable of 60FPS or higher on Steam Deck, but not without sacrificing some visual fidelity.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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