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
The only downside to Broadway — besides the pay scale, but that honestly doesn’t matter so much to me — is the time commitment.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The success of Operation Tidal Wave is proof of our commitment.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That's not only commitment to you but commitment to God.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 May 2025
Recognitions such as being named one of Fort Worth’s Top 500 Most Influential People and receiving awards like Entrepreneur of Excellence and Community Advocate of the Year highlight my commitment to serving our city.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The success of Operation Tidal Wave is proof of our commitment.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That's not only commitment to you but commitment to God.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 May 2025
Recognitions such as being named one of Fort Worth’s Top 500 Most Influential People and receiving awards like Entrepreneur of Excellence and Community Advocate of the Year highlight my commitment to serving our city.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as the Chicago Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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This type of long-term thinking and governmental dedication is the type of action that sets up Estonia for decades of success.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Of course, commercial companies like ULA have no obligation to broadcast their launches at all, and there's no requirement for Amazon to show pictures of its satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
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Kraft’s hiring in 2000 was highly contentious, since Belichick owed contractual obligations to the New York Jets.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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Members of the Dunkin' Rewards loyalty program can get a 10-count Munchkins order for $2 through May 15.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Unlike President Donald Trump who seems to have the hardest time developing the finessed ways of a seasoned politician, Pritzker became a fast learner of how to overtly and covertly use his riches to buy loyalty or crush those who stand in his way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Building a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility—and where it’s embedded in your onboarding, daily operations, and leadership decisions—creates the kind of trust that can’t be faked.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Now the decision of whether or not to contact Anne was merely a type of responsibility, an intrusion.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Votes, many acknowledge, are often driven by professional allegiance.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some of the city’s elites shifted allegiance to a Ukraine divorced from Russia – a trend Dr. Honcharuk says accelerated with the 2022 invasion.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Apr. 2025
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President Trump announced Thursday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would take over for Waltz as national security adviser, in addition to previously giving him the duties of acting USAID administrator and acting archivist.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Pain looms later this year Amazon's tariff troubles extend to more than just the big duties.—
Deborah Mary Sophia and Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Waiting for a new record, without knowing if anything is coming at all, seems to have become a primary act of their devotion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Martens’ second trial was scheduled to start in the fall of 2023; however, Molly and Tom both accepted plea deals, eliminating the need for another trial.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Work Mode: Maintains a stable, focused environment ideal for productivity, reducing the need for manual adjustments during the day.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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