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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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His two sensational strikes against Madrid were a culmination of his dedication on the training ground.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
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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Judge Kevin Brazile refused to grant CBS an injunction, finding that Sony is likely to prevail on its claim that CBS has failed to live up to its contractual obligations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jurors will be told Weinstein has no obligation to testify in his own defense.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
9 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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After all, Trump has proven in the past that his loyalty is conditional.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 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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Parenthood comes with countless duties and consequences.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Reports ahead of Trump’s country-specific tariff declaration indicated that the retail giant was pushing its Chinese suppliers to cut prices to offset the impact of the looming duties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
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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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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The group offers a time for encouragement and a place to share needs, frustrations and victories.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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