commendation

noun

ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce commendation (audio)
Definition of commendationnext
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 Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 The city of San Jose and Santa Clara County presented commendations honoring the restaurant’s longevity, and singer Jerry Sauceda serenaded the crowd for hours. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service. — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The television impresario Ed Sullivan is to be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, a commendation for non-performers named after the late Atlantic Records co-founder who started the Rock Hall with Rolling Stone magazine’s Jann Wenner in the mid-1980s. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commendation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
  1. award
  2. tribute
  3. regards
  4. medal
  5. citation
  6. respects
  7. acknowledgment
  8. accolade
Noun
  • Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The track’s tribute was among the highlights of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes from the track.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
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  • Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of regards
Noun
  • His coaching career has already produced NCAA championships, Olympic medals and lasting influence on generations of athletes.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Medal of Sacrifice Act, which directs a presidential medal to posthumously honor first responders killed in the line of duty.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • Seer Interactive found that without a profile on a review site like G2 or Trustpilot, a brand's median AI citation rate was 1%.
    — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the county says the property owners are appealing the citations.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of citation
Noun
  • Some visitors say paying respects at Yasukuni carries a spiritual meaning that should not be equated with endorsing war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Accidental Jurist In many respects, GHG Protocol is a victim of its own success.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Your wife must love that poem and the acknowledgment of the disparity between how men are just, like, acknowledged and applauded for just being a father out in public with their kids and the way women are just expected to be that way.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That inconsistency deserves thoughtful examination and acknowledgment of the impact of that inconsistency has on child victims.
    — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • The role also earned him Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG award and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In an independent sector where even experienced filmmakers struggle to finance their next project, these are hardly ornamental accolades.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
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