as in favorable
expressing approval
on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendatory
Adjective
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What often occurs is that teams with favorable odds to land the top pick ultimately end up settling for a later selection within the top 10.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025 -
The administration is sounding like mercantilists, maximizing the nation’s wealth by increasing exports and minimizing imports, essentially creating a favorable balance of trade.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Despite the recent diagnosis, Grunberg is maintaining a positive outlook.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Working in Retirement: Good or Bad? For those who have taken on part-time work in retirement, the experience appears to be positive.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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The cryptocurrency has benefited from a best of both worlds scenario that has led to growing momentum from more bitcoin treasury companies and Wall Street investors.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Commendatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendatory. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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