commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
a
: an act of commending
b
: something (such as a formal citation) that commends
2
archaic
: compliment
Examples of commendation in a Sentence
Their hard work deserves commendation.
The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.
Recent Examples on the Web
Her awards and commendations included two Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Max Hauptman, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The city council recognized Lindsay’s efforts at its June 19 meeting with a commendation for his service to Saratoga over the years.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024
The Ecumenical Jury also gave a commendation to George Sikharulidze’s Panopticon.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2024
According to his mother, Cullen had received multiple commendations in his military service, including a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Plane Captain of the Quarter honor.
—Adam Carlson, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
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Max Hauptman, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024
The city council recognized Lindsay’s efforts at its June 19 meeting with a commendation for his service to Saratoga over the years.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024
The Ecumenical Jury also gave a commendation to George Sikharulidze’s Panopticon.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2024
According to his mother, Cullen had received multiple commendations in his military service, including a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Plane Captain of the Quarter honor.
—Adam Carlson, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for commendation
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commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkäm-ən-ˈdā-shən
-ˌen-
1
: an act of commending
2
: something that commends
was awarded a commendation for bravery
commendatory
adjective
kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
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