as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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Recent Examples of recommendation
The recommendations closely track guidance from major medical groups but depart from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which, under Kennedy, has scaled back COVID vaccine advice for pregnant women and young children.
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Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Public health officials from Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware have met to discuss creating their own vaccine recommendations as a group.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
That means consistently putting yourself first by updating your résumé, utilizing LinkedIn, getting recommendations, continuing professional development and keeping your brag book ready, Kennedy says.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Monarez, Kennedy asked her to promise to sign off on any forthcoming updates to vaccine recommendations without giving specifics about what those plans would be.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Public health officials from Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware have met to discuss creating their own vaccine recommendations as a group.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
That means consistently putting yourself first by updating your résumé, utilizing LinkedIn, getting recommendations, continuing professional development and keeping your brag book ready, Kennedy says.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Monarez, Kennedy asked her to promise to sign off on any forthcoming updates to vaccine recommendations without giving specifics about what those plans would be.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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Tower 28 had an aha moment when the brand decided to take that advice and create GetSet Matte Powder Blush, which combines the two into one long-wear formula.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first-year player peppered him with questions, while also asking for advice after his first game at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In my experience as an outfitter, Altra has always been my go-to suggestion whenever a customer walks in complaining about foot problems.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Have suggestions for future picks?—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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