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
This year’s program reflects the festival’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and championing artists who challenge, inspire, and innovate.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
And none of this comes at the loss of IKEA’s commitment to shippable, packable furniture and affordability.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their strong commitment to creating content that resonates with audiences mirrors our own mission.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
And none of this comes at the loss of IKEA’s commitment to shippable, packable furniture and affordability.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their strong commitment to creating content that resonates with audiences mirrors our own mission.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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His father, an attorney of Irish immigrant descent, worked tirelessly while his mother managed their household of six children with the same dedication.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That demands real action, dedication, and daily commitment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now freed from his obligations to the crime lord group known as the High Table, Caine will face new challenges.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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Getting the mix right is especially important as carriers seek to grow their lucrative loyalty programs and need attractive destinations to keep customers spending.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Republicans tried to recast the contest as a chance for Trump’s base to come out and show their loyalty to him and push back against judges Trump claims treat him and his administration unfairly.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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Skills and experience requirements: a minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional services leadership role confirmable P&L responsibilities and experience managing large teams.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The association is governed by a board of journalists who are elected by their press corps peers to carry out the responsibilities that the Trump White House is now plotting to take over.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Spaniard made the move after winning the 2023 Masters, which changed his thinking about switching allegiances.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Across the nation more and more Hispanic—and to some extent Black voters—are switching allegiance the Republicans.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The deputy prime minister of Vietnam, the low-cost Asian manufacturing hub hit with some of the highest duties globally, is set to talk with Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent later on Wednesday.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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These new duties, announced on April 2 during a speech from the White House Rose Garden, are in addition to the 10 percent tariff the president imposed on all global imports starting on April 5.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first 20 years of my career were at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), and my devotion was to the practice of medicine, caring for the critically ill and provide lifesaving opportunity to those in need of cardiac transplantation.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Steve understands her needs as a patient, but not as a woman.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Laws like the Digital Choice Act allow creators and everyday people on social media to migrate their content and communities to other platforms that are better positioned to meet their needs.—
Spencer Cox,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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