Plural of dedication; formal ceremonies or written tributes in which something is officially committed or set aside for a person or purpose.
From Latin 'dedicatio' (the act of consecrating), pluralized in English to refer to multiple instances of dedication ceremonies or written dedications.
Books are full of dedications—those heartfelt or funny messages authors write—showing how we use this sacred religious vocabulary to say thank you to people we love in our everyday lives.
The convention of dedications in books, works, and monuments reflects gendered access to authorship and public honor. Men predominantly received dedications in professional/scholarly contexts; women appeared as muses or patrons.
When making dedications, actively recognize and honor people of all genders for substantive contributions, not decorative roles.
Women authors and scholars made dedications to mentors, collaborators, and supporters; recovery includes restoring visibility to female-authored dedications and those honoring women's intellectual work.
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