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 committee is expected to discuss and potentially vote on updates for COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, a move that could potentially allow North Carolina pharmacists to give the COVID-19 vaccine to patients without a prescription.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Members of Colorado's congressional delegation protested the decision, suggesting the recommendation was political.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Also, consider our recommendations at the end of this article, like Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker, which is our top pick for its superb quality and sleek stainless steel design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Members of Colorado's congressional delegation protested the decision, suggesting the recommendation was political.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Also, consider our recommendations at the end of this article, like Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single-Serve Coffee Maker, which is our top pick for its superb quality and sleek stainless steel design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future topic?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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