DEDICATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən

Definition of dedication

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 We are thrilled to honor Nick, Vaughan and Blair — extraordinary leaders whose dedication, generosity and passion for mentorship truly embody the heart of our mission. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The athlete chose his mom, Crash and Saw III star Bahar Smookeh, for his dedication dance. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 Theirs is an unusual story of loyalty and dedication to their school and to their East Side roots. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The award recognizes individuals committed to mental health and serving their communities, carrying forward Katherine’s dedication to helping others through difficult times. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication

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Noun

Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The Biden administration also had a commitment to AI safety that annoyed AI companies.

— Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

My business experience has shown me that clients feel more loyalty and comfort with a company willing to work through difficult periods with them.

— Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Has he been hoodwinked by the performance of devotion between Holmes and Evans?

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Turturro admires Harry’s old-school pride in his craft, but the character’s devotion to his ailing wife struck a deeper chord.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

The lack of a higher-fidelity codec may share some of the blame for the cymbals' lack of sparkle.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
The company also uses a digital thread of the helicopter’s operational flight program to develop high-fidelity simulations in days rather than years, allowing training systems to keep pace with aircraft modernization.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

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