commendatory

adjective

kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce commendatory (audio)
Definition of commendatorynext
as in favorable
expressing approval on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendatory
  1. favorable
  2. positive
  3. good
Adjective
  • The National Business Aviation Association and other aviation groups argue tax breaks help support jobs while spending millions lobbying to preserve their favorable treatment.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Huncho spoke to Complex about how fatherhood has already brought positive change to his life.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Like so many actors who grew up in Hollywood, Raven says the industry shaped her own self-image in many ways—positive, negative, and neutral.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
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“Commendatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendatory. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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