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.
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.
—
Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
In 2009, his son Jared posthumously received the highest commendation any American soldier can be awarded: the Congressional Medal of Honor.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
In 2009, his son Jared posthumously received the highest commendation any American soldier can be awarded: the Congressional Medal of Honor.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commendation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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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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