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
LaBare earned commendation from the Navy during his actions in the raid.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
One of those commendations was for rescuing the family from the burning building in North York on June 8, 2010.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Photos released by state media showed Kim pinning commendation badges on soldiers’ uniforms as well as on photo frames of deceased soldiers hung on a wall.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
One of those commendations was for rescuing the family from the burning building in North York on June 8, 2010.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Photos released by state media showed Kim pinning commendation badges on soldiers’ uniforms as well as on photo frames of deceased soldiers hung on a wall.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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Christie was later made a dame commander of the British Empire; Heyer never received any awards, but her husband was appointed Queen’s Counsel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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He's won every single award there is to win.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The event will also feature a tribute to the late designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Look to Spinelli Kilcollin’s Ami collection for gifts paying tribute to lasting friendship, romance of any hue or even a tender reminder of self-love.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yet the Timberwolves’ coach never flinched in regards to his backing of both players.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Toews made sure to send his regards.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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This comes in the label’s distinctive yellow hatbox, featuring a golden medal stamp commemorating the 2024 harvest and the 110th anniversary for the occasion.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Apparently, his second-hand acceptance of the medal, from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, wasn’t enough to satiate his bruised ego.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Over the last year, there have been a total of 36 citations for operating without a health permit, totaling $9,000.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Aleman, a Dallas native, works closely with the Dallas County Fire Marshal’s Office doing fire inspections, safety talks and issues citations for businesses and homes that don’t adhere to fire codes.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Erratic as the president sounds, the Trumpian worldview is comprehensible and even, in some respects, predictable.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The demonstration was organized a day after tens of thousands of Cubans gathered at the headquarters of the Ministry of the Armed Forces to pay their respects to the 32 officers slain.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The new film Leviticus, from director Adrian Chiarella, is a solemn and frightening acknowledgment of that reality, albeit one allegorized into supernatural horror.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Expect acknowledgement for your efforts.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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