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 Moon enters Aries and your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, Intimacy, and Mutual Support, bringing focus to budgets, agreements, access, debts, or private commitments. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 If you're really set on maximizing your commitment to the classic Xbox design aesthetic, earlier this week, Microsoft started taking preorders for the limited edition of its translucent and green Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 No product yet for CAMI Mark Gee, CAMI’s plant chairperson, said in a statement that GM was unwilling to make a product commitment from the beginning of the contract talks due to uncertainty around tariffs and trade. — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In an agreement with the state, Josiah Hoffman, the other person indicted in Snellings’ death, in late July pleaded guilty to murder in exchange for a 35-year prison sentence and commitment to testify truthfully against Greer at trial. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commitment

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Noun

Our nurses play an essential role in caring for others with compassion and dedication, and this loss is being felt across our entire community.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Rogers’ heartfelt dedication touched on each of those points, remembering Parton for her charitable spirit and immense talent.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

Current remaining performance obligation (cRPO) up 14% in constant currency, which is also 1 percentage point above the July quarter guide.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The school board directed the Superintendent to determine what the district’s financial obligations would be if a Schools of Hope charter occupied a closed school.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of obligation

Noun

But without independent oversight into such decisions, oversight that Syria has yet to establish, centralization could also revive the Assad-era practice of offering economic access as a reward for political loyalty.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
The Basij run a nationwide network of volunteers who maintain a presence in the streets, government offices and cultural centers, seeking to ensure loyalty and ideological purity for Iran’s theocracy.

— Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Handle one visible fix, share one responsibility, or set up tomorrow’s essentials.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
For smaller practices, the development of digital outreach often takes place alongside patient care and routine administrative responsibilities.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

But when al-Baghdadi announced in April 2013 that the Nusra Front would be folded into the Islamic State group, al-Sharaa refused and pledged allegiance to al-Qaida’s Ayman al-Zawahiri instead.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Many New Yorkers who remained behind British lines during the war were not supporters of the Revolution, but in naming their son after George Washington, the Irvings declared their allegiance.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK as private citizens and will not be resuming any official duties on behalf of King Charles III.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
There is little for police to do besides offer condolences, ask questions and carry out their legal duty to confirm the parents did nothing that constitutes a crime in Idaho.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

Errands, chores, or work needs may bump against your desire for ease, beauty, or personal space.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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