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
President Jessell, who is in the final year of his contract, has led this university for the last three years with distinction, dedication, and professionalism.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The book starts with a dedication to Dieter, before the first chapter tells a twisted version of his (brief) life’s story.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
Keith was also known for his fierce dedication to supporting the U.S. military, and for helping sick children and their families through The Toby Keith Foundation and the OK Kids Korral.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
His motto, ‘Dream, Rise, Ignite,’ has become my guiding force, and the mission to complete this cinematic journey has been my dedication ever since.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The book starts with a dedication to Dieter, before the first chapter tells a twisted version of his (brief) life’s story.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
Keith was also known for his fierce dedication to supporting the U.S. military, and for helping sick children and their families through The Toby Keith Foundation and the OK Kids Korral.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
His motto, ‘Dream, Rise, Ignite,’ has become my guiding force, and the mission to complete this cinematic journey has been my dedication ever since.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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During the Louisiana Legacy Gala Wednesday night, it was announced that Children’s Hospital New Orleans would be renamed Manning Family Children’s in tribute to the family's longstanding commitment to serving children in the community.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, in captivity, Abish develops a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between the tribes and the pioneers and both groups’ religious commitments.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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But Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant took things a little farther, calling out the loyalty issue within the .—
Matt Levine,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Its long history boasts tremendous loyalty and for good reason.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The tailgate is an opportunity for Eagles fans, who are known for their intense devotion, to eat, drink, reminisce and blow off steam.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Despite some inevitable inaccuracies and omissions, the memoir remains the best portrait of Mahler in print—an act of complex, intense devotion.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.—
Ross Terrell,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few months, the expectant mother has turned her allegiance to blue.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Slim 7i led the way in battery life and brightness, and its IPS panel virtually matched the OLED screens in color fidelity.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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