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
Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Fourteen years after beginning to adapt the story of Project Alice, Milla Jovovich finally saw her epic franchise through to the end, and that deserves a special commendation after six chapters and more than a billion dollars in global box office — on a cumulative budget of under $300 million!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Prizes and commendations were handed out in categories including Wide Angle, Macro, Wrecks, Behavior, Portrait, Black & White, Compact, Up & Coming, and more.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Fourteen years after beginning to adapt the story of Project Alice, Milla Jovovich finally saw her epic franchise through to the end, and that deserves a special commendation after six chapters and more than a billion dollars in global box office — on a cumulative budget of under $300 million!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Prizes and commendations were handed out in categories including Wide Angle, Macro, Wrecks, Behavior, Portrait, Black & White, Compact, Up & Coming, and more.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
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Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Representatives from these organizations were present to accept their awards and speak about the projects being funded.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The silk suit with a jacquard motif of a siren, paying tribute to the Greek mythological Parthenope, proved the sartorial expertise of the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Among those beginning to pay tribute on Tuesday was X-Factor duo Jedward.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Emerson captured two medals for the second consecutive year at the state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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After his death, he was promoted to the rank of corporal and posthumously awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Instead, officers must visually observe a driver speeding in order to issue a citation.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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In 1983, Ellison was awarded a distinguished service citation by the University of Kansas Alumni Association.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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Nuno has been talked about, as such, as a realistic contender to challenge Liverpool’s Arne Slot for the manager-of-the-year accolades.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Lead performances by Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, along with supporting turns from Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny, are generating buzz and could garner another significant accolade in the name of the Hollywood creator.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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This is not the first time Kaye has taken something intended as a compliment as ultimately patronizing, if not demeaning.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The compliment made the teen visibly light up on stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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This lack of acknowledgment can have profound, lasting impacts.—
Subhash Chandar,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It's directed at the gatekeepers—the ones who shape discourse and decide whose pain is worthy of acknowledgment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Musk had close ties to Trump then, and a human mission to Mars got a mention in Trump's inauguration speech.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, who led the NFL in rushing this year and the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl, leads all nominees for the 2025 ESPY Awards, scoring a leading three mentions Thursday in the honors recognizing the year’s best in sports.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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