1
as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
a new novel that has received enthusiastic commendations from most of the critics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in regards
commendations plural, archaic
best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of commendation
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
And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commendation
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
And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commendation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
-
Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
-
The postseason awards are coming in for Georgia Tech standout Vahn Lackey.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
-
Dal Bello made sure to pay tribute to one of his brother Kai’s best friends, Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged driver under the influence on May 4, 2025, weeks before his high school graduation and months after his family lost their home in the Palisades fire.—
Sam Mulick,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
Finny said with regards to Joe.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
-
In some regards, Mace is no different given her previous criticisms of the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
Elana Meyers Taylor’s sixth Olympic medal shines brightest.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
-
Biles, winner of 41 Olympics and world-competition medals, posted a photo of a trio of wristbands of the type issued to patients at hospitals.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Noun
-
The township also issued several citations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
-
The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
The newlyweds’ tragedy quickly captured attention across the greater Atlanta area – where so many wanted to pay their respects, Praise Community Church added an overflow room and a livestream for Saturday’s service – to Kerala, India, where Dave’s family traces its roots.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
-
Music fans can pay their respects to Dee Dee Ramone, as well as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden.—
Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
-
The solution is a more humble acknowledgment of what price indices can and cannot do, combined with policy institutions that reduce the stakes of getting measurement wrong.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
-
And a mandate to turn the page can subtract the acknowledgement, or even some of the urgency, of where exactly this team sits — which at the moment is the bottom of the baseball world.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
-
The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
