Synonyms of committee

committee

noun

kə-ˈmi-tē 

as in panel

a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter

a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• panel
• commission
• subcommittee
• mission
• delegation
• council
• standing committee
• steering committee
• assembly
• congress
• synod
• body
• convocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of committee

The decline raises the prospect of an interest rate cut by the central bank at next week’s monetary policy committee meeting, the penultimate one for this year. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

But on Wednesday, the Fed’s rate-setting committee unanimously agreed to a rate hike, and nearly all policymakers signaled that a second increase later this year would likely be appropriate. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The city's Planning and Zoning committee recommended approving the permit in August, citing adequate space, parking, and other needs to hold the event on private property. — Eric Valadez, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Woods also serves on the executive committee of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and on the boards of the Elevate Prize Foundation and Tent Partnership for Refugees. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026