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 Tsao likened casting the younger versions of the characters to searching for a needle in a haystack and praised the five newcomers for their performances and commitment. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026 Neither party should confuse a vote with a lifetime commitment. — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Her service commitments are keeping her away from Jacob Rodriguez during his rookie season. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 That is why these commitments matter and demand follow-through. — Lamell J. McMorris, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 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

Before Wilson went out, Buzelis played extensive minutes with these secondary groups, which afforded him greater on-ball privileges (and responsibilities) to create on the offensive end of the ball.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Employees experiencing grief, illness or other difficult personal circumstances may struggle to balance their emotional needs with professional responsibilities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

The New York Knicks are taking no chances with pop star Taylor Swift’s allegiance to the franchise.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of allegiance

Noun

Selph says that nurses are often the ones who have to take on the duties of examining a patient and assessing them in person because a teleICU doctor can’t.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Giving up some play-calling duties has freed Frost to be more involved on the sidelines with other parts of the game.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
The song conveys the perspective of someone wading into deep waters of enduring devotion, and longing to be the one someone leans on through the highs and lows.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Scott specifically called out the commerce secretary’s role in determining export regulations as a reason for his need to appear.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2026
Allowing parents to earn the CTC from their first dollar of income targets the benefit toward those with the greatest need.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

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