commitment

noun

kə-ˈmit-mənt How to pronounce commitment (audio)
Definition of commitmentnext
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 Former De La Salle shortstop Tyler Spangler signed a pro deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, thus bypassing his commitment to Stanford and joining the Phillies’ organization. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Sandy Anderson, the chamber of commerce’s vice president of member services, kicked off the ribbon cutting by praising the market for its commitment to local businesses. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 By the end, however, her methodological commitment comes to seem like a creative constraint. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 Quatraro on Saturday lauded Perez’s commitment to both the Royals and the Kansas City community. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
  1. dedication
  2. obligation
  3. loyalty
  4. responsibility
  5. allegiance
  6. duty
  7. devotion
  8. need
Noun
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Passion, determination and dedication to the club and his cause are non-negotiables.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of dedication
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  • Therapists also suggest talking honestly about debt, credit and any financial obligations one partner is bringing into the relationship, so nothing surprises the other person after the boxes are unpacked.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • There is, however, an obligation that comes with that position.
    — Murthy Maddali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of obligation
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  • Torrid's Chief Commercial Officer, Ashlee Wheeler, highlights the casting call's success in both acquiring new customers and fostering community, emphasizing that genuine representation drives loyalty and commercial growth.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Queenstown hails from creator, writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns, In the series, beneath the glamour of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, a privileged family and the people who work for them collide over power, loyalty and desire.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
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  • His responsibilities included opening the facility, watching the children and handling most of the technology at the daycare, including the camera system.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • These are essential for executives to perform optimally when heavier responsibilities inevitably arrive, much like reinforcing a bridge before any cracks appear.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • The Islamic State group acknowledged the ISSP's allegiance in 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Often, the allegiances in question seemed to be drawn along lines of race.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • There have been summers when Manchester United players needed special attention from the club’s staff and fans after returning from England duty.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • But Cricket resists this vision, preferring a more solitary idea of artistic devotion, and the story’s sympathies lean in his direction.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • The state has rightful guardrails for expensive projects, and all levels of government have growing lists of infrastructure needs.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of need

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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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