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
The concierge team keeps things refreshingly low-key, ready to divulge hotel lore, downtown directions, and smart local recommendations.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The panel issues key recommendations on cancer screenings, STI testing, counseling and other preventive services.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
One concern is cognitive offloading, in which decision-makers defer too readily to algorithmic recommendations, effectively diminishing human accountability for strategic choices.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The top 10 list was selected based on Yelp user reviews and recommendations for unique dining and drinking experiences.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Each department will present recommendations, and the council will discuss their proposals throughout March.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There were recommendations on the issues, too.
—Meg Kinnard, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, the new recommendations don’t remove all barriers, Metz said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
The panel issues key recommendations on cancer screenings, STI testing, counseling and other preventive services.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
One concern is cognitive offloading, in which decision-makers defer too readily to algorithmic recommendations, effectively diminishing human accountability for strategic choices.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The top 10 list was selected based on Yelp user reviews and recommendations for unique dining and drinking experiences.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Each department will present recommendations, and the council will discuss their proposals throughout March.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
There were recommendations on the issues, too.
—Meg Kinnard, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, the new recommendations don’t remove all barriers, Metz said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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Most nutritional advice recommends aiming for 30g of protein per meal, in the interests of eating approximately 1g per kg of body weight per day.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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And there was plenty of advice on how to do that.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These suggestions are just a starting point, of course — with an emphasis on recent works made by Iranians themselves, rather than by outsiders looking in.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here are four unexpected things that make a house feel dated, along with McSwain's suggestions for timeless alternatives.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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