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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Our recommendations below have been updated after additional testing in the summer of 2025.
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Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Ballard's recommendation is for travelers to follow guidance the resort and local authorities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Ballard's recommendation is for travelers to follow guidance the resort and local authorities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
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Kate Hudson is getting candid about life in the Hollywood spotlight — and the tough-love advice her famous parents, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, gave her to survive it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jordan gets an opportunity to correct Mike’s false onscreen suggestion that type-one diabetes has to do with eating habits.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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