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 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.
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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
The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
His personnel file includes 45 commendation letters.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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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
The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
His personnel file includes 45 commendation letters.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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Contributing editor Sarah Khan is an award-winning travel writer based in New York City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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For example, one study compared the traits of people who had received the Canadian Medal of Bravery – a national award given to people who have risked their own lives to save another person – to a control group of people who were similar in demographic characteristics.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Though the two barely mentioned each other leading up to Liam’s death, Harry posted a poignant tribute to his bandmate.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2026
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His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Also at the meeting, during which several residents spoke critically of the data centers proposed for Yorkville, Olson addressed some of the questions that have been arising with regards to the city’s data center plans.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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But these days, the reference is commonly negative, at least with regards to food prices, medical bills, guns, drugs, and urban safety.—
Lavender Au,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Before the exhibit, both the ring and medal had been displayed in a glass case at a cousin’s auto body shop near Honolulu.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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She was awarded a presidential medal from President Barack Obama in 2015 and was among Glamour Magazine’s 2018 Women of the Year honorees.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Official charges come after two students were arrested and two were given juvenile citations, according to a police department spokesman.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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An attorney for the family, Jamal Tooson, conceded that the victim’s actions possibly merited arrest or a citation by the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In many respects, the war with Iran poses greater risks to the oil market than Russia’s war with Ukraine when that conflict began in 2022.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds lined up in Chicago to pay their last respects to the civil rights leader.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite acknowledgement from coaches, athletic directors, and commissioners that the circumstances were entirely outside of our control and in no way athletically motivated, our hardship waiver was denied.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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First set in 2025, that’s the lowest level in more than two decades and signals an implicit acknowledgement by Beijing of lackluster domestic demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those accolades reflect a storied season, but don’t hold weight next to the Bruins’ ultimate goals.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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