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
Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While Verizon was in the hot seat, AT&T received some commendation from senators over its handling of the situation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While Verizon was in the hot seat, AT&T received some commendation from senators over its handling of the situation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The menu is a tribute to both French and North Vietnamese cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes is the Sapa trout ceviche, mango and salmon caviar.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is in regards to Illinois drivers being blindsided by insurance rate increases.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That calculus is more pointed with regards to live video highlights, which often go viral on social media via accounts that are not direct partners of the governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kagiyama beat his personal-best free skate score but still had to make do with a fourth career world championship silver in a career which includes four Olympic silvers and five total worlds medals, but no gold from either event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, Ilia Malinin and Japan's Shun Sato celebrate with their medals at the 2026 ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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City police issued a citation to the 14-year-old rider for operating an e-bike underage, but no one was charged for the injury to Stotko.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, hundreds of ad execs have jammed many New York venues throughout the week, an acknowledgement that reckoning with tech remains a key priority for media buyers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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