as in congratulations
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best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
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Recent Examples of commendations
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.
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.
—Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.
—Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendations
Noun
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Stewart, affectionately called Smoke, has at times said conflicting things in regards to his NASCAR driving career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As law enforcement vehicles sat outside the arena Tuesday, a few people came by with flowers to pay their respects.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Johnson’s predecessors, former mayors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel, also paid their respects in Tuesday statements.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Miles was also quick to offer the same type of praise for Suarez.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Commendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendations. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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