1. plural of dedicatee; people to whom something (such as a book, song, or performance) is dedicated or formally presented as a tribute
Usage: Always plural form; singular is 'dedicatee'

Examples

• The dedicatees of the scholarship fund were honored at the ceremony.
• The author listed three dedicatees in the front matter of her novel.
• The concert's dedicatees included the founder and several longtime supporters.
• Many dedicatees were moved to tears by the heartfelt tributes.
• The dedicatees received plaques recognizing their contributions to the organization.