1
as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery
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2
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
a new novel that has received enthusiastic commendations from most of the critics
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3
as in regards
commendations plural, archaic
best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
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Recent Examples of commendation
Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The following commendation praising Richards’s work was delivered at the ceremony, the White House said.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
With that in mind, a special commendation for professionalism goes out to Riehle for keeping a straight face during the film’s opening scene, when Santa reads aloud a sad letter announcing the death of his old friend Mr. Hucklebuckle.
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—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
The following commendation praising Richards’s work was delivered at the ceremony, the White House said.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
With that in mind, a special commendation for professionalism goes out to Riehle for keeping a straight face during the film’s opening scene, when Santa reads aloud a sad letter announcing the death of his old friend Mr. Hucklebuckle.
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—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
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The club awards two types of scholarships: the Mary White Scholarship for those attending a four-year college to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and the Ellie Whitcomb Scholarship for those seeking vocational training or an Associate in Arts degree.—
Maureen Robertson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Apple HomeKit support and power usage reporting would be welcome additions, but the Smart Dimmer Switch is still an excellent value and worthy of our Editors’ Choice award.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately for Ceballos, two errors in quick succession from Ederson allowed Diaz, who has a Premier League medal with City from their centurion 2017-18 season, to level the scores at 2-2.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The medal is the highest distinction from the institution, which was created in 1898.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Every citation must be confirmed against primary sources.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then, in 2008, Boshoff encountered a scholarly citation about a Portuguese ship that sank en route from Mozambique to Brazil, carrying two hundred Africans to their deaths.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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And yet, the Egyptian surely has to contribute towards a collective achievement to increase the chance of any individual accolade coming his way.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The show earned multiple accolades across its four seasons, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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This could be as simple as holding hands, giving a compliment or making eye contact during a conversation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Because it certainly wasn’t perceived in the industry as a compliment.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Aim not for fleeting moments of acknowledgment, but for meaningful, enduring influence—the type that reverberates long after the moment has passed.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani’s testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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His blood platelet count was now more stable, his medical team said, and there was no mention of mild kidney damage that had emerged over the past weekend.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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The gym’s two practice courts bear Taurasi’s name and logos inspired by her, but there was no mention on Tuesday of Taurasi.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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