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
Her dedication to both her studies and her peers exemplifies the spirit of leadership, compassion, and academic excellence that defines NDA.
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Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
With over 100 hours of service, Logan's commitment to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Teen Council underscores her dedication to making a meaningful difference.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
As a member of the Golden Voice choir, Ella shows consistent dedication, bringing enthusiasm to rehearsals and inspiring others to do their best.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Her dedication and hope was so contagious, one of our guests donated a Jeep to help her journey across the rough terrain more easily.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
With over 100 hours of service, Logan's commitment to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Campaign and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Teen Council underscores her dedication to making a meaningful difference.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
As a member of the Golden Voice choir, Ella shows consistent dedication, bringing enthusiasm to rehearsals and inspiring others to do their best.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Her dedication and hope was so contagious, one of our guests donated a Jeep to help her journey across the rough terrain more easily.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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Hartzell said the university is in a moment of change, but its commitment to students remains the same.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This legislation positions Pennsylvania among states at the forefront of digital asset regulation and underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in the sector while addressing critical issues like economic empowerment and financial inclusion.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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To address the issue and restore customer loyalty, the complaint suggests that Chipotle would need to increase portion sizes, which would, in turn, raise the company’s cost of sales.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Macrinus is, at least, self-motivated, while Lucius reads as indifferent until the script requires him to make an abrupt shift in loyalties.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Getting that experience often requires full-time devotion to a degree, moving to another city, and investing upwards of $100k.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 8 Nov. 2024
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Families wait with respect and devotion for the souls to return and share the food and drink on the altar.Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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New allegiances must be made, each one a threat to his principles.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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For all the bad that happened in that melee, the silver lining at times are the allegiances showing their true colors; relationships showing their true colors.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Yet, the most intriguing finding was their apparent fidelity to specific regions, particularly the waters east of Taiwan.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Our greatest responsibility as the Catholic Church is fidelity to the Gospel and sharing the saving mission of Christ.Enquirer staff, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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