COMMENDATION Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

commendation

noun

ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən

Definition of commendation

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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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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as in regards

commendations plural, archaic best wishes his Lordship extends his hearty commendations

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Recent Examples of commendation The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026 But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026 His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commendation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation

Noun

Rays Hall of Famer Carl Crawford was a three-time winner of the award — formally called the Don Zimmer MVP award and presented by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The award recognizes emerging talent whose first or second feature brings a distinctive voice to the Canadian film landscape.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The tribute and the timing — Bell is in pre-production for Free Fall, a thriller planned as her feature debut as a director — felt perfect.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, former MLB outfielder Brandon Barnes posted an emotional tribute to Wolfe on Facebook.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

Noun

Both the American Horticultural Society and the Garden Club of America have recognized Godshalk with national medals.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
In July, Grunis reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his troops had captured the town of Kostiantynivka and he was later awarded the Hero of Russia medal.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

Six additional citations — speeding, improper passing, failing to drive in a single lane, following too closely, failing to obey traffic control and running a red light — have been added to his charges.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Hernandez recalls a time when police issued citations, made arrests and shut down Mission Street.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

The famed trio gathered to pay respects to producer Aaron Spelling at the 2006 Emmys, the first time the threesome had been on TV together since Season 1.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra lasts from October 3 to November 13, and asks us to decipher who and what respects and esteems us (and vice versa).

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

The decision establishing the fund is very clear that contributions are voluntary and the act of contributing should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of liability.

— Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Hernández concluded the bit with a special acknowledgement directed at Matthew McConaughey.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

Julianne Moore is set to be honored with the Golden Icon Award and will accept the accolade alongside Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in his latest feature The Debut, a musical-comedy co-starring Paul Giamatti.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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