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
In existing relationships, this could come as a desire for more commitment and clarity.
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Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Kiawah Island is a private coastal retreat about an hour's drive from Charleston, with a strong conservation commitment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Two sources close to Reeves’ recruitment confirmed the commitment to The Star.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Kiawah Island is a private coastal retreat about an hour's drive from Charleston, with a strong conservation commitment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Two sources close to Reeves’ recruitment confirmed the commitment to The Star.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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The team held a pre-game ceremony at Truist Park to celebrate Snitker, 70, for his illustrious career and dedication to the franchise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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What stood out most was the crew’s dedication and enthusiasm, along with the intimacy of the experience; the ship is designed for just 100 guests.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Told through first-person narration and stylized imagery, the film charts his attempts to reconcile a criminal past with family obligations and shifting moral ground.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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But will that don maintain the family’s loyalty, or will they ultimately be overthrown?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe only 22 percent of Americans would readily accept Homelander as their one true God, but his vision might also appeal to those Christians whose fanatic prejudices outweigh any specific loyalty to the Bible and its lessons in compassion.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Winston’s sports allegiances have changed, too.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brian was obsessed with being the Rolling Stones’ leader but had grown moody ever since Keith’s allegiance shifted to Mick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The three-story W Atrium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light, pulls double duty as an event space and production backdrop, attracting film and content crews.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The note tells Michael that one of his guards, an off-duty New York City detective, will be here in a half-hour or so.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the director Tyler Perry, whose devotion to telling Black stories inspired him to build a parallel version of Hollywood in Atlanta, Fuqua has always been intent on succeeding within Hollywood itself.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Numerous friends and family members, in interviews with the News, described Griffin as a peaceful man, known for his devotion to God as much as his spitfire lyrics.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The masterful move addressed the Rams’ most pressing need and gave them a Super Bowl-ready roster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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On homelessness, Gersten supported the city’s current strategy, but raised pointed concerns about cost and scale, noting that Palomar Point’s per-unit price tag of more than $500,000 means such projects alone cannot meet the full need.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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