as in congratulations
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best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
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Recent Examples of commendations
Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.
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Carolyn Gusoff
april 6, CBS News, 6 Apr. 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
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.
—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
Carolyn Gusoff
april 6, CBS News, 6 Apr. 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
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.
—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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Will Trent has never shied away from going to dark places, but season 4 has been particularly heavy in regards to Will's mental state.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Noun
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the investigation has moved forward in other respects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her determination to win the spirit's praise and to attain his immense gifts motivates her to achieve the ultimate dominant position.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The king delivered a diplomatic master class on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Commendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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