as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
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as in devoted
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice
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Recent Examples of dedicated
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Establishing dedicated grant programs or impact investment funds can provide direct financial support to these institutions.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Others see the current trends as a reflection of whether a business is truly dedicated to diversity.
—Nell Gallogly, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
White, and many fighters, see this as a success story — a dedicated athlete making the most of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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One unique example is Happy Days, which never had its own dedicated pilot.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Establishing dedicated grant programs or impact investment funds can provide direct financial support to these institutions.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Others see the current trends as a reflection of whether a business is truly dedicated to diversity.
—Nell Gallogly, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
White, and many fighters, see this as a success story — a dedicated athlete making the most of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
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As Trump prepares to move from Mar-a-Lago to the White House Monday, these loyal supporters are among those celebrating his return.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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What began as grassroots efforts—pop-up shops, a stall at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, and road trips across California in a 1968 Airstream trailer to connect with customers—has blossomed into a loyal local following.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bradbury co-authored a 2023 study that found that between 1970 and 2020, state and local governments devoted $33 billion in public funds to construct major-league sports venues in the United States and Canada.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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At the top of those stairs, team officials devoted an entire lounge to the dogs, including a pet relief station equipped with artificial grass.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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As those factors emerged, NBA front-office sources remained steadfast that Flagg was the No. 1 pick.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, Pence, speaking at an educational forum in Taipei, expressed his belief that the United States should remain steadfast in its commitments.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jim Acosta, the CNN anchor known for being a staunch critic of Donald Trump and his fierce relationship with the president, is reportedly leaving the network after he was officially pulled from its programming schedule.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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Things got off to a hot start for the Eagles faithful in this game, too, as the home team saw star running back Saquon Barkley score two touchdowns in the first quarter, including one on the Eagles’ first offensive snap of the game to take a commanding lead from the start.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Hegseth, who's been married three times, portrays himself as a family man and devout Christian.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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This represents a substantive shift among the faithful: For decades, women were always more devout, both in U.S. churches and around the world.—
Jacob Turcotte,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Multigenerational families living together is very true to Latine culture in the United States and beyond.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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