as in congratulations
archaic
best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
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Recent Examples of commendations
Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 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
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
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 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
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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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
Noun
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Football players at power conference schools resemble pro athletes in many respects, while football players at FCS schools might not.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The outcome of the dispute will depend on whether Campbell’s can prove the label matches in all relevant respects what’s inside the relationship.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the star’s praise, the everyday pick boasts a versatile design and unique asymmetrical silhouette that’ll earn compliments galore.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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So far, the movie has drawn mixed reviews from critics, though most of them have nothing but praise for Buckley.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Commendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendations. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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