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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
The statement also points to IPS increasing its graduation rate from 60% to 87% over the last decade, calling it evidence of the district’s dedication to supporting its entire community.
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Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
He was known for his kindness and dedication to uplifting those around him.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Those of us who came after must give thanks to the dedication of Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin, who persevered at no financial benefit to themselves to develop the polio vaccine, so that healthy children and adults can prod their body to develop the antibodies that give them immunity.
—Sheila Jaffe, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Each year, the city’s authorities sign a contract to achieve climate neutrality, reinforcing their dedication to becoming a toxin-free and fossil-free destination.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
He was known for his kindness and dedication to uplifting those around him.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Those of us who came after must give thanks to the dedication of Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin, who persevered at no financial benefit to themselves to develop the polio vaccine, so that healthy children and adults can prod their body to develop the antibodies that give them immunity.
—Sheila Jaffe, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Each year, the city’s authorities sign a contract to achieve climate neutrality, reinforcing their dedication to becoming a toxin-free and fossil-free destination.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedication
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Her experience, leadership acuity, passion for students and commitment to the craft of teaching will benefit our school community for years to come.Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The show’s focus on relatable human challenges, even within the competitive world of elite sports, aligns well with Yle’s commitment to deliver engaging and thought-provoking content.Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unilever’s commitment to sustainability offers a similar lesson of reducing plastic waste while boosting loyalty and brand reputation.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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More on culture On Broadway, mothers are usually either objects of devotion or monsters.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Within five lines, the bridge incorporates a hymnal, pledges undying devotion and solidifies a spiritual quality to the relationship that had been seeded earlier.Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Previous attorneys general have included both those with a close allegiance to the presidents who appointed them – personal lawyers, friends, a brother – and those who were more independent-minded.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her style range shows an allegiance to the simple yet ornate, where craft is key: a killer red carpet formula.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sequences are recreated with shot-for-shot fidelity.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Dedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedication. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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