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
Major label tracks appear on Spotify’s most popular playlists at a disproportionately higher rate because they’re amplified by recommendation engines, per a study on how labels impact music recommendations.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The budget package sought to incorporate public input and ensure neighborhood needs are addressed next year — with the bulk of recommendations coming in the form of a super amendment proposed by Ald.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Schimpf suggests checking with your pediatric provider for a recommendation on a feeding specialist or mental health professional.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The budget package sought to incorporate public input and ensure neighborhood needs are addressed next year — with the bulk of recommendations coming in the form of a super amendment proposed by Ald.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Schimpf suggests checking with your pediatric provider for a recommendation on a feeding specialist or mental health professional.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recommendation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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Zverev has intermittently heeded the advice, but his last match before the start of the Tour Finals ended in a 6-0, 6-1 shellacking by Sinner, aggravated by swelling in his right ankle.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Stavvy’s World is an advice panel show featuring Halkias alongside many of today’s buzziest emerging comics, which has done over 30 million downloads/views year-to-date across platforms.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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