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
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
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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
Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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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
Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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During the ceremony, Kidman and Moulin Rouge costar Ewan McGregor presented the award for Best Picture.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, Odessa A’zion swiftly emerged as one of Hollywood’s new darlings and a key character of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tournament began as a tribute to the 13 founders of the LPGA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In February, there was a tribute concert in his honor in San Francisco that featured famous friends and admirers including Van Morrison, Hozier, Joan Baez, George Thorogood, Narada Michael Walden, Ruby Amanfu, Steven Van Zandt, Trombone Shorty and many others.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Haunted by a nagging suspicion that something isn’t adding up in regards to his cousin Ben’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Busfield’s lawyer, Larry Stein, told TMZ on Monday that his client did nothing wrong with regards to Christian.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Virtual participants will receive a runner kit delivered to their door, which includes a personalized virtual bib, race-day swag, and a commemorative finisher’s medal.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Picking a three-time Ballon d’Or nominee who has six Premier League winners’ medals for Manchester City and 107 caps for Portugal might seem to be against the spirit of this exercise.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Relatives of Altman, along with CFD firefighters and CPD officers, gathered at the hospital Tuesday morning to pay their respects before a procession brought Altman's remains from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office nearby.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Joachim Trier approaches to pay his respects.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Emerson likes to temper the earthy anxieties of her lyrics with the acknowledgement that life is, fundamentally, beautiful, and matches that sensibility with production that’s peppy without feeling overbearing.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2026
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Against that backdrop, the meal drop-off is a practical acknowledgment of the conditions on the ground.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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