1
as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign
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2
as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order
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Recent Examples of commitment
Stretching elegantly over the Tamsui River near Taipei, the bridge represents a milestone in architecture and engineering – and a powerful symbol of Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable, forward-looking infrastructure.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Each garment at 110 Mercer Street continues the brand’s commitment to handcraftsmanship, reviving historical techniques such as lace-making, metal threadwork and glass bead embroidery.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Those experiences helped to reinforce her commitment to justice.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
For as much chatter as there’s been around the Broncos’ inconsistent commitment to the run game, the early-game distribution has not been the problem.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Each garment at 110 Mercer Street continues the brand’s commitment to handcraftsmanship, reviving historical techniques such as lace-making, metal threadwork and glass bead embroidery.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Those experiences helped to reinforce her commitment to justice.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
For as much chatter as there’s been around the Broncos’ inconsistent commitment to the run game, the early-game distribution has not been the problem.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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The festivities have included live concerts, cultural showcases, historic dedications and child-friendly activities designed to honor the city’s past while looking toward its future.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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King Charles attended the monument’s dedication ceremony on Monday, where he was photographed laying a bouquet of flowers.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
27 Oct. 2025
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Issuing a faulty boarding pass and leaving you stranded in Toronto is a clear breach of that obligation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Recently, the L’Oréal Paris spokesperson has been jet-setting around the world fulfilling her stylish obligations.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since then, her standing in the polls has slipped, though partisan loyalties remain deeply entrenched.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Credit card rewards and loyalty points can turn everyday spending into meaningful travel savings.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silva deserves credit for trusting an 18-year-old to shoulder the responsibility, even when King has shown his inexperience.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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An Idaho man accused of planning attacks on Coeur d’Alene churches and pledging his allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of attempting to aid the group.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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The duty to settle honor scores was forced upon Rashida by his elders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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The adorable pup lies flat on their stomach, fast asleep, as their owner gently drags them through the airport queue—clearly not quite ready for a full day on duty.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Breadth is prioritized over depth; the goal is to strengthen loyalty to the platform, not devotion to an artist or album.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Such devotion will remain forever etched in our hearts.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has underscored the need to accelerate Japan’s military buildup after years of pacifism since World War II, echoing Abe’s militaristic vision.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Budgets should be more balanced when economic times are good, when there is less need for government stimulus and greater opportunities to grow tax revenue.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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