Synonyms of commendations

commendations

noun

plural of commendation

as in congratulations

archaic best wishes

his Lordship extends his hearty commendations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulations
• regards
• respects
• praise
• greetings
• compliment
• commendation
• felicitations
• blessing
• approval
• acknowledgment
• endorsement
• benediction
• citation
• flattery
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• gibe
• taunt
• dig
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commendations

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard. — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026

The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 28 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

There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026

Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off. — Carolyn Gusoff april 6, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026