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something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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Recent Examples of recommendations
TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the recommendations will require a California law change, work that Berlant says is underway by local lawmakers.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Countries like Ecuador had cut down on health services in the years leading up to the pandemic, following IMF recommendations for public sector austerity that continued through the pandemic.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the federal agency has overhauled the committee that issues vaccine recommendations and amended longstanding guidance for childhood immunizations.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s no concierge, but the front desk team is made up of locals happy to give restaurant or shopping recommendations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, Hill isn’t making any specific recommendations for how to allocate the extra cash.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Experts break down the good, the concerning, and just plain confusing aspects of these controversial recommendations with athletes in mind.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the recommendations will require a California law change, work that Berlant says is underway by local lawmakers.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Countries like Ecuador had cut down on health services in the years leading up to the pandemic, following IMF recommendations for public sector austerity that continued through the pandemic.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the federal agency has overhauled the committee that issues vaccine recommendations and amended longstanding guidance for childhood immunizations.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s no concierge, but the front desk team is made up of locals happy to give restaurant or shopping recommendations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, Hill isn’t making any specific recommendations for how to allocate the extra cash.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Experts break down the good, the concerning, and just plain confusing aspects of these controversial recommendations with athletes in mind.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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