COMMANDMENTS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

commandments

noun

plural of commandment

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away

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Recent Examples of commandments This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Wilde’s nine buttercream commandments show home bakers how to create visually striking, deeply personal cakes. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, interpreters understood Temple service broadly in terms of study, prayer, and upholding the commandments. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Treat them as starting points, not commandments. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 Paxton filed a lawsuit against Galveston ISD after the school board voted against placing the commandments in classrooms. — Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026 Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 And as for her new commandments? — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Check the care tag for specific instructions on water temperature and which products to use or avoid, such as chlorine bleach.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Just remember that recipes are closer to blueprints than Lego instructions.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructions

Noun

The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Many believe Beijing perceived Tung as a loyalist who would obey the Communist leadership’s edicts.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of edicts

Noun

Today the family receives orders from Miami, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon and even Toronto.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Square data shows that orders have skyrocketed more than 150% year-over-year, making the Hugo Spritz the fastest-growing cocktail this past summer.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of orders

Noun

This action follows previous directives this summer aimed at regulating data center expansion.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Glass is no stranger to such responsibilities after serving as the top cop at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the past four and half years while leading the agency’s directives and missions.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of directives

Noun

But Palatine Road was closed in both directions at Winston Drive for hours while crews cleaned up the mess.

— Desiree Evans, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
At the end of both cases, the judge will give directions to the jury, after which all of their electronic devices will be taken and they will be sent to a room to consider their verdict.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of directions

Noun

The case is likely headed to the Supreme Court, which has previously allowed deportations to continue by lifting temporary injunctions.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit was filed in Travis County and seeks a declaratory judgment and injunctions.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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