big commitment
noun
: something that requires a person to do a lot
Getting a dog is a big commitment.
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And he’s made a big commitment to fund research into the causes of bipolar disorder and autism, as Forbes wrote about in February.
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Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
And that means there’s a big chance the two are now either living together or that Swift has helped Kelce with the décor on his house, which is still a pretty big commitment.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 May 2025
With the end of The Handmaid's Tale fast approaching, June and Moira are set to execute their dangerous plan as per Hulu's synopsis of the upcoming episode, with Serena making a big commitment.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The new formula sees extended wear of up to 2-4 weeks, all completed with the same easy application and an ultra-realistic look and feel — addressing consumer demand for longer-lasting ink options without the big commitment of permanent tattoos.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Reloading takes around ten seconds, as does repairing damage, so choosing when to do either is a big commitment.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The rest of the industry is anyone's guess—eight years of updates is a big commitment, even with Qualcomm's help.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Angel City has made another big commitment to its future by signing forward Alyssa Thompson to a three-year contract extension and her sister, defender Gisele Thompson, for an additional two seasons.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Perhaps a third-round pick doesn’t get this done from Miami’s perspective, but making a big commitment to Hill, who turns 31 in March, carries risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
And that means there’s a big chance the two are now either living together or that Swift has helped Kelce with the décor on his house, which is still a pretty big commitment.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 May 2025
With the end of The Handmaid's Tale fast approaching, June and Moira are set to execute their dangerous plan as per Hulu's synopsis of the upcoming episode, with Serena making a big commitment.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The new formula sees extended wear of up to 2-4 weeks, all completed with the same easy application and an ultra-realistic look and feel — addressing consumer demand for longer-lasting ink options without the big commitment of permanent tattoos.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Reloading takes around ten seconds, as does repairing damage, so choosing when to do either is a big commitment.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The rest of the industry is anyone's guess—eight years of updates is a big commitment, even with Qualcomm's help.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Angel City has made another big commitment to its future by signing forward Alyssa Thompson to a three-year contract extension and her sister, defender Gisele Thompson, for an additional two seasons.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Perhaps a third-round pick doesn’t get this done from Miami’s perspective, but making a big commitment to Hill, who turns 31 in March, carries risk.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Big commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20commitment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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