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
Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.
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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
Commissioners also sought to amend the ordinance to require cats to also undergo spay or neuter, among other recommendations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The panel was lawfully created and there is precedent for a commission empaneled by a mayor to have its recommendations placed before the voters during the subsequent mayoral tenure.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Magid delivers its recommendations as TV-news grapples with some severe challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s why CharlotteFive is inviting you to share your recommendations for the best Italian restaurants in the Charlotte area.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
In February, the NTSB said the ALERT Act fell short of addressing its 50 recommendations after the crash, including equipping all aircraft with the technology to receive more precise information about the locations of other aircraft.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Commissioners also sought to amend the ordinance to require cats to also undergo spay or neuter, among other recommendations.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The panel was lawfully created and there is precedent for a commission empaneled by a mayor to have its recommendations placed before the voters during the subsequent mayoral tenure.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Magid delivers its recommendations as TV-news grapples with some severe challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s why CharlotteFive is inviting you to share your recommendations for the best Italian restaurants in the Charlotte area.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
In February, the NTSB said the ALERT Act fell short of addressing its 50 recommendations after the crash, including equipping all aircraft with the technology to receive more precise information about the locations of other aircraft.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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The event brings together senior residents and young people — primarily college students — to share stories and life advice.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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