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
There are no official recommendations on how to reintroduce foods.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The alliance will rely on guidance from national medical associations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recently broke from the CDC’s recommendations on Covid-19 vaccines.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The committee may discuss and vote on updates to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which could allow North Carolina pharmacists to administer the shot without a prescription.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Our team of editors independently makes all recommendations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
The senior transportation engineer prepares reports, briefing materials and recommendations for senior leadership regarding high-speed rail project coordination and workload planning.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The busy, scroll-able homepage on the Zalando mobile app includes personalized product recommendations, inspirational campaigns, creator content and social media.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
The university has said that it is committed to campus safety and inclusivity and will continue to implement recommendations.
—Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The alliance will rely on guidance from national medical associations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recently broke from the CDC’s recommendations on Covid-19 vaccines.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The committee may discuss and vote on updates to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which could allow North Carolina pharmacists to administer the shot without a prescription.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Our team of editors independently makes all recommendations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
The senior transportation engineer prepares reports, briefing materials and recommendations for senior leadership regarding high-speed rail project coordination and workload planning.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The busy, scroll-able homepage on the Zalando mobile app includes personalized product recommendations, inspirational campaigns, creator content and social media.
—Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
The university has said that it is committed to campus safety and inclusivity and will continue to implement recommendations.
—Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, several team sources confirmed that the bulk of the Sky’s internal communication has been focused on her criticism of teammates and suggestions of a lack of overall talent on the roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group goes through suggestions for the coming year.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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