dedication

noun

ded·i·ca·tion ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dedication (audio)

religion : an act or rite of dedicating (see dedicate entry 2 sense 1) to a divine being or to a sacred use

the dedication of the temple

: a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose

the dedication of funds raised from the bake sale to the class trip

: a name and often a message prefixed to a literary, musical, or artistic production in tribute to a person or cause

mentioned his family in a brief dedication in his novel

: self-sacrificing devotion and loyalty

her dedication to the cause

required hard work and dedication

: a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something (such as a building)

attended the building's dedication nearly fifty years ago

dedicatory

ˈde-di-kə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce dedication (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time. the dedication of the temple They celebrated the dedication of the new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Recent Examples on the Web Killian spoke of the joys of watching people grow up in the restaurant over the decades, as well as the dedication of her co-workers during a time when staffing difficulties are rampant in the industry.

Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The official dedication of Ken Zimmerman Field at Ormond Stadium takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before the Blackhawks’ football game against Joliet West.

Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The dedication comes just one month after his retirement after 38 years of service with the city.

Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 In an industry marked by the impermanence of its art form, the dedication of a theater — the only title on a marquee that lasts and the rarest of honors — is a declaration of permanent legacy.

Michael Appler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Through a 13-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming a Super Bowl champion and the franchise’s all-time leading receiver, Ward marveled at the dedication of the Steeler Nation.

Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 During the dedication of the Holocaust Museum in Washington in 1993, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel lambasted the entire world for ignoring the slaughter in Bosnia.

Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But what gives me hope is the dedication and commitment of the labor movement in Wisconsin to a brighter future.

Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The touching dedication was narrated by none other than Kevin Costner, Liotta's costar in the movie.

EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	dedicatory
释义	dedication noun ded·i·ca·tion ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən 1 religion : an act or rite of dedicating (see dedicate entry 2 sense 1) to a divine being or to a sacred use the dedication of the temple 2 : a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose the dedication of funds raised from the bake sale to the class trip 3 : a name and often a message prefixed to a literary, musical, or artistic production in tribute to a person or cause mentioned his family in a brief dedication in his novel 4 : self-sacrificing devotion and loyalty her dedication to the cause required hard work and dedication 5 : a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something (such as a building) attended the building's dedication nearly fifty years ago dedicatory ˈde-di-kə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective Did you know? Dedication goes back to the 14th century in which it referred to the solemn act of dedicating something, such as a calendar day or a church, to a deity or to a sacred use. Centuries later, it came to be used for the act of devoting time and energy to a particular purpose. Nowadays, dedication commonly indicates the quality of being loyal or devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose. Synonyms adhesion allegiance attachment commitment constancy devotedness devotion faith faithfulness fastness fealty fidelity loyalty piety steadfastness troth See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time. the dedication of the temple They celebrated the dedication of the new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Recent Examples on the Web Killian spoke of the joys of watching people grow up in the restaurant over the decades, as well as the dedication of her co-workers during a time when staffing difficulties are rampant in the industry. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The official dedication of Ken Zimmerman Field at Ormond Stadium takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday before the Blackhawks’ football game against Joliet West. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The dedication comes just one month after his retirement after 38 years of service with the city. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 In an industry marked by the impermanence of its art form, the dedication of a theater — the only title on a marquee that lasts and the rarest of honors — is a declaration of permanent legacy. Michael Appler, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Through a 13-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming a Super Bowl champion and the franchise’s all-time leading receiver, Ward marveled at the dedication of the Steeler Nation. Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 During the dedication of the Holocaust Museum in Washington in 1993, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel lambasted the entire world for ignoring the slaughter in Bosnia. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But what gives me hope is the dedication and commitment of the labor movement in Wisconsin to a brighter future. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The touching dedication was narrated by none other than Kevin Costner, Liotta's costar in the movie. EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see dedicate entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition dedication noun ded·i·ca·tion ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən 1 : an act of setting apart for a special purpose The dedication of the park will take place today. 2 : a message at the beginning of a work of art (as a book or a song) saying that it is written or performed to honor someone 3 : extreme devotion We admire his dedication to the cause. Legal Definition dedication noun ded·i·ca·tion ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən : a giving up of property to public use that precludes the owner from asserting any further interest in it: as a : an intentional donation of land for public use that is accepted by the proper public authorities b : intentional or negligent surrender to the public of intellectual property that could have been protected by copyright or patent dedicatory adjective as in testimonial Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance testimonial memorial commemorative honorary commemorating memorializing epitaphic epitaphial exalting enshrining canonizing glorifying
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