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
And may your fervent desire to make a difference inspire you to continue to serve with the same unwavering dedication that has brought you to this place today.
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Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
To Young, owning one signals the steadfast dedication that defines the club, as well as a deep respect for the legacy of these cars.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Carson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Warren, praising her dedication and her gift for channeling raw emotion through music.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
His final appearance—made after a prolonged illness and hospitalization—has become a symbol of his resilience and dedication to pastoral duties even in declining health.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Justice Lubbie Harper, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
To Young, owning one signals the steadfast dedication that defines the club, as well as a deep respect for the legacy of these cars.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Carson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Warren, praising her dedication and her gift for channeling raw emotion through music.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
His final appearance—made after a prolonged illness and hospitalization—has become a symbol of his resilience and dedication to pastoral duties even in declining health.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
Noun
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In April 2024, Priscilla Chan sat on a stage during the five-year anniversary celebration for a housing initiative that she and husband Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy had seeded with a $50 million commitment.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Other major shifts include a new visual identity, simplification of its loyalty program (which remains under the Global Hotel Alliance) and unifying the properties and program functions through a mobile app.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Also, members of the Pretzel Rewards loyalty program earn double points on any purchase on April 26.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Waiting for a new record, without knowing if anything is coming at all, seems to have become a primary act of their devotion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Votes, many acknowledge, are often driven by professional allegiance.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some of the city’s elites shifted allegiance to a Ukraine divorced from Russia – a trend Dr. Honcharuk says accelerated with the 2022 invasion.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Apr. 2025
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The movement is impressively responsive and snappy, and the designs, though dated compared with modern graphical fidelity, look great thanks to the art style and flashy effects.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Churchill emphasized that while the decision may disappoint some supporters, it was made in the interest of long-term sustainability and mission fidelity.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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