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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He was hired in November 2022 and has nine letters of commendation with no history of disciplinary action, according to department records.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
West Orange officials saluted Cobb and the other good Samaritans with a heroic award and a letter of commendation.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will deliver an afternoon address, presenting a commendation to the Burrell Park Neighborhood Association for organizing the event.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
The big picture: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022, and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 18 July 2024
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
West Orange officials saluted Cobb and the other good Samaritans with a heroic award and a letter of commendation.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will deliver an afternoon address, presenting a commendation to the Burrell Park Neighborhood Association for organizing the event.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
The big picture: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022, and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 18 July 2024
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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