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 Each summit is meant to showcase the commitment to collective security — the all-for-one, one-for-all pledge enshrined in Article 5 of NATO’s treaty. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 5 July 2026 The summit in Ankara will test whether those commitments can be translated into military capabilities. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 5 July 2026 One example is our commitment to never use single-use plastics in our inflight service. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The program is month-to-month with no contracts or minimum commitment. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment

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Noun

Bishop Lawrence Sullivan invited the roughly 100 worshippers at the memorial’s dedication service to rise and pray.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The Cubs are honoring his unwavering dedication by permanently affixing his name to his Section 18 seats.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

Then, in 2012, redevelopment agencies were dissolved by the state and their obligations transferred to successor agencies.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Without a coordinated strategy, the cumulative risk can become significant even if each individual's obligation seems manageable.

— Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of obligation

Noun

The combined airline will eventually operate under the Allegiant brand, with changes to booking, loyalty and the travel experience still ahead.

— Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Tech companies like Meta and YouTube are shielded from legal responsibility for content posted by third parties, based on Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
However, the responsibilities of leading a large constitutional office required me to balance my schedule, including senior leadership meetings held on Tuesday mornings that often conflicted with BCC meetings.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

His passion for politics began at a young age and stemmed from his father who served in the Army and imparted values about duty and service.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Still, politicians require more scrutiny than most − particularly when their health directly impacts their ability to perform their duties.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
But when Erik Spoelstra is strategizing, the needs of Nikola Jovic, for better or worse, are not going to be at the top of the organizational process.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

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