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 city still doesn’t have comprehensive recommendations on data center regulations.
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Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The program typically needs to forward recommendations to the State Department by mid-March, according to a letter from John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Understandably, there was concern and uncertainty, but overall there was a high level of cooperation and compliance with public health recommendations.
—Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Discuss the use of these or any other supplements with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations and optimal safety.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Your primary care physician can walk you through the latest recommendations and answer any questions.
—Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The program typically needs to forward recommendations to the State Department by mid-March, according to a letter from John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Understandably, there was concern and uncertainty, but overall there was a high level of cooperation and compliance with public health recommendations.
—Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Discuss the use of these or any other supplements with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations and optimal safety.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
So, to help get your patio, deck, or backyard ready for hosting season, PEOPLE spoke with Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio to get her space-upgrading recommendations.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Your primary care physician can walk you through the latest recommendations and answer any questions.
—Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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But Bowen, 35, has been managing it for 10 years, making sales, offering advice and hearing travelers’ tales, which almost always come with surprises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Sohaib fed Muneeb more suggestions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The suggestions offer insight into the decision-making process of each official.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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