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
In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.
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Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Dispatcher Nancy Ertle also received a commendation for putting much effort into reuniting a dog with its owner.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 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
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Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Dispatcher Nancy Ertle also received a commendation for putting much effort into reuniting a dog with its owner.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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The Catholic Charities received $11 million from HHS in fiscal year 2025, according to federal spending data, but the award ended as of March 31.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Work Isn’t Finished, a tribute by her longtime friend the filmmaker Jem Cohen, who photographed her and her work over several decades.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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An Elvis tribute artist named Hayden Lynn was performing.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Tracie Ruiz-Conforto won three medals — two golds and one silver — in dual and individual synchronized swimming at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul Olympics as one of the most dominant athletes in her sport during that era.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her post also included a video of the group reacting to their win, followed by a selfie of Hudson, 25, and a teammate with their medal.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 36-year-old woman driving the Jeep was issued a citation for failure to avoid an accident.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since August 2024, more than 160 noise citations have been issued in downtown, according to Beard.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the investigation has moved forward in other respects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steven Hager, writing in the Village Voice, in 1982, gave the burgeoning scene in the Bronx the reportorial treatment, widely recognized as the first major newspaper acknowledgment of the turntable innovation that was happening uptown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, the museum has received its share of accolades.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez had accolades galore in college.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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