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
According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
No soldiers were punished, and many earned commendations for their valor.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
No soldiers were punished, and many earned commendations for their valor.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications has administered the awards since 1940, meaning that the Peabodys predate the Emmy Awards by eight years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Since his mom's death, West has paid tribute to her in various ways and named two albums after her: 2021's Donda and 2022's Donda 2.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Walking arm in arm with Donatella Versace as the brand’s sole guest, Chance paid tribute to a lineage of Black artistry that transcends genre, generation, and geography.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The left side of the case is packed with the sisters’ trophies, medals and plaques from their careers playing the sport, which is similar to floor hockey.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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What To Know On Monday, Adam Kadyrov, 17, was awarded a commemorative medal marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Akhmat-Grozny OMON, a special police unit.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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In the careless driving citation on Feb. 7, 2023, police said Hayes was operating his vehicle inattentively and unaware of the surroundings.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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An accelerant was found on Dustin's shoes and in different parts of the house, including near his sons' bodies, according to an arrest citation obtained by WHAS 11.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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But pre-premiere compliments were definitely present.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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This isn’t always intentional or malicious, in fact, these compliments are usually subtle and subconscious.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories This lack of acknowledgment underscores a broader societal discomfort with sustained mourning.—
Rebecca Soffer,
Time,
10 May 2025
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To echo Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s recent acknowledgments, Mayor Woods in particular notes that solutions must include a structural rethink of our tax system so that stability and fairness are not at odds.—
Nathaniel George Booker,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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As the tension builds, Hunter pushes his client to consider cutting ties with unnecessary people on his payroll, even throwing in a mention of LeBron James, with whom Smith has famously had a rocky relationship in the past.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 May 2025
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The movie poses the question how could Watson and Crick, scientists working on the same conundrum in a competing lab, have been awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery without even a mention of her name?—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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