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 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 The Sefer HaChinuch explains that these commandments are meant to cultivate rachamim (compassion) by training the heart through action. —

Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 Malinin has never been to Russia, but its traditional skating commandments, heavily influenced by ballet, are stamped on him. —

Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026 Chefs will be tested against the competition’s 10 culinary commandments – meat, vegetables, sauces, dessert, innovation, flavors, sustainability, world cuisine, consistency, culinary science and technology and will be competing for a $1M prize. —

Peter White, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution. —

Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 In the meantime, Cox may be found brushing up on his commandments about Method acting and taking his disappointment with humanity out on Jeremy Strong. —

Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025 Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals. —

Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025

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So on March 22, 1621, following his wife’s instructions, Grotius managed to smuggle himself out of Loevestein Castle in the book chest, masquerading as, well, a box full of books.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The car mechanic sees an interactive diagram and step-by-step repair instructions on top of the engine parts.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026