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 recommendations
Decision support systems leverage these insights to augment human decision making, providing strategic recommendations that align with business goals.
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Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
McClure said that some of the recommendations have served as inspiration for projects that are currently being funded.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Below you’ll find a list of recommendations for new Quest 3 and Quest 3S owners (Quest 2 owners are invited too), most of which are part of Meta’s seasonal sale.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
After Dark publishes midnight movie recommendations every Friday night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Below are my recommendations for how best to discover all Andalusia has to offer.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Government lawyers review applications and make recommendations to the president based on issues such as the nature of the crime and the person's rehabilitation.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
And most of all recommendations, from chefs, meat experts, and in many cookbooks, wouldn't recommend anything past medium.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The commissions have until the end of December to come up with recommendations on overhauling institutions such as the police and the judiciary, as well as on reducing corruption and improving public administration.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
McClure said that some of the recommendations have served as inspiration for projects that are currently being funded.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
Below you’ll find a list of recommendations for new Quest 3 and Quest 3S owners (Quest 2 owners are invited too), most of which are part of Meta’s seasonal sale.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
After Dark publishes midnight movie recommendations every Friday night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Below are my recommendations for how best to discover all Andalusia has to offer.
—Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Government lawyers review applications and make recommendations to the president based on issues such as the nature of the crime and the person's rehabilitation.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
And most of all recommendations, from chefs, meat experts, and in many cookbooks, wouldn't recommend anything past medium.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The commissions have until the end of December to come up with recommendations on overhauling institutions such as the police and the judiciary, as well as on reducing corruption and improving public administration.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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Individuals should seek the advice of their own tax advisor for specific information regarding tax consequences of investments.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Winter doesn’t deny that some of the advice is truthful — falling asleep in a colder, darker room, for example, or engaging in a relaxing activity like reading before bed.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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See below for some other suggestions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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