committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
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There's something profound about connecting to a struggle, and the right films earn your tears through strong character development, committed performances, and themes that resonate with the viewer's own experiences.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Kehring committed on the earnings call to keeping Oracle's investment-grade debt rating.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Under Schnell’s leadership, the department remains committed to transparency, collaboration and lawful oversight, the DOC said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Kehring committed on the earnings call to keeping Oracle's investment-grade debt rating.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Under Schnell’s leadership, the department remains committed to transparency, collaboration and lawful oversight, the DOC said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for committed
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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