dedication

noun

ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)
Definition of dedicationnext
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 Bishop Lawrence Sullivan invited the roughly 100 worshippers at the memorial’s dedication service to rise and pray. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 In the immediate aftermath of Katheryn’s death, her daughter Victoria shared a statement with PEOPLE last year that highlighted her mother’s' dedication to helping children. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 McClintock’s colleagues, obsessed with scientific reductionism, scoffed at her near-spiritual dedication to understanding organismal biology in its fullness and complexity. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 In Sanford, the site of Seminole County’s official bicentennial celebration, city and county dignitaries joined bicentennial committee representatives in-opening-ceremony dedications. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dedication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
  1. commitment
  2. loyalty
  3. devotion
  4. allegiance
  5. fidelity
Noun
  • The unique vow arrangement saw both Swift and Kelce deliver 20-minute speeches celebrating their love and commitment to one another.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • What distinguishes the Upper Room is its commitment to community.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • The combined airline will eventually operate under the Allegiant brand, with changes to booking, loyalty and the travel experience still ahead.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion.
    — Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Beginning on that day, Mercury invites everyone - creators, agencies, executives, and follow networks - to pledge their allegiance to Independent Podcasters Day via their website.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Gabriel Zakuani, the former Peterborough United defender who made 29 appearances for DR Congo in the previous decade, played an important role in convincing Wan-Bissaka to switch international allegiance.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • To renounce and abjure fidelity to any foreign power.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Best Sonos Headphone Deal The Sonos Ace gives you a high-fidelity personal listening experience with custom 40mm dynamic drivers for impeccable precision.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of fidelity

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