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
Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
For dedicated fans, Monster Jam offers pit parties and special events — including this weekend’s Sparkle Smash Girl Power Party held Friday during practice.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
That contest was started in 2020 and is dedicated in memory of the former Hemingway Foundation Chairman and Treasurer.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Unlike rivals Blackstone, Ares and TPG, KKR does not have a dedicated secondaries unit.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
For dedicated fans, Monster Jam offers pit parties and special events — including this weekend’s Sparkle Smash Girl Power Party held Friday during practice.
—Travis Lacoss, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The push for the bus pilot also comes after Hochul dedicated state money to funding a version of Mamdani’s promise of universal child care, another of the mayor’s core campaign promises.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
That contest was started in 2020 and is dedicated in memory of the former Hemingway Foundation Chairman and Treasurer.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dedicated
Adjective
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And for much of its existence, Britain’s most enigmatic automaker had one showroom and a handful of loyal customers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the years the brand has garnered a loyal following and significant influence within the fashion world.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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It’s been very sobering for people who’ve devoted their lives to these issues to suddenly see this withdrawal of global support.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a 25-page memorandum explaining his decision, Reilly said Judge Daniel Klau only devoted a single paragraph to a claim of ordinary negligence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fennell teases out the tricky evolution of the characters’ deep bond, from steadfast sibling affection toward a combative, quasi-incestuous desire.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band remained steadfast in the commitment despite many other acts bowing out.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Sanders — the longtime Vermont independent and staunch critic of the Republican president — called for a permanent cap of 15% on credit card rates.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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CrossFit, the high-intensity gym begun by the staunch libertarian Greg Glassman, went from 13 gyms in 2005 to 13,000 in 2016.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panarin embraced it with a combination of zeal and naivety that endeared him to the Blueshirts faithful.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Born in 1967 to a devout Sikh family, he was involved in Dera Sacha Sauda from a young age.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schemmel, a devout Christian, has done charitable work for decades, ever since that awful day in July 1989 when 112 people died in a fiery crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s true, even though the odds of getting hurt during travel are generally higher when driving.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Exercises like Aron’s 36 questions are designed to reveal the most interesting, truest things about a person, and self‑ disclosure, trust building, and mutual appreciation accelerate closeness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dedicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dedicated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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