COMMITMENT Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

commitment

noun

kə-ˈmit-mənt

Definition of commitment

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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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 leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral coordination and operational cooperation within the framework of the Gang Suppression Force. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 The commitment will support medical research, education and care in historically underfunded areas, including pregnancy and postpartum health and autoimmune conditions. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital announced Monday a conditional commitment to provide a $150 million loan to Stoke Space for construction of a second launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, GeekWire reports. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026 That can mean delivering a consistent product, honoring commitments, correcting mistakes or simply showing up year after year. — Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment

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Noun

Mercer's dedication has also earned recognition from his colleagues.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
His nicknames usually reflect his role as a catalyst—The Initiator, The Originator, The Godfather—yet less so his ingenuity and down-home dedication.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

Someone who initially buys enough insurance to replace income, pay a mortgage and support young children, for example, could reduce the death benefit later as those obligations disappear.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
As work and home obligations take up more of your focus, burnout can slowly sap your sense of joy and wonder in everyday life.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of obligation

Noun

Donalds, a Republican congressman from Naples, had given MAGA and his dear leader complete and total loyalty, ignoring truth, facts and reality.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Atmos Rewards, the loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, has no award ticket change or cancellation fees.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
FoxNews bears responsibility for these losses by constantly and consistently putting on the Dumocrat opposition, and worse.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

Former foes resurface to settle scores and fresh allegiances form, leaving him to act on his own to shield his family and bring things back under control.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
All men recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

As of late October, the 3-euro duty was still affecting annual volumes into the EU.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
An off-duty police officer was at the store working private security at the time of the shooting and immediately responded to the gunfire, police said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

And the Joe’s devotion to its customers won’t wane, Sawitz said, adding that the restaurant will never turn away anybody who shows up at the back door desperate for something to eat, a longtime unwritten rule.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Some of Lakshmana’s actions complicate an idealized portrayal of his devotion.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

The Moon in your sign opposes Saturn, bringing your needs into contact with another person’s conditions.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Even some Democrats who had endorsed more progressive policies in the past were urging the party to focus on economic needs first, and convince the voters who broke from the GOP this year that the party deserved a long-term mandate.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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