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

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

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