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
Veit’s recommendations to reduce pickiness differ from these solutions, and some of them seem, well, more hard-core.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Until there’s no longer a need for our recommendations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Most pregnant women in the United States aren’t meeting dietary recommendations.
—Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
The park has 250 volunteers who can give customized recommendations on hiking trails, sightseeing, and more.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Allure magazine has been bringing reliable product recommendations to readers for 30 years.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Sitting commissioners of the housing authority make recommendations to fill vacancies on the panel, subject to the approval of the city's Board of Directors, which has a window of time following the decision to confirm or reject an individual.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Until there’s no longer a need for our recommendations.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Most pregnant women in the United States aren’t meeting dietary recommendations.
—Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
The park has 250 volunteers who can give customized recommendations on hiking trails, sightseeing, and more.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Allure magazine has been bringing reliable product recommendations to readers for 30 years.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Sitting commissioners of the housing authority make recommendations to fill vacancies on the panel, subject to the approval of the city's Board of Directors, which has a window of time following the decision to confirm or reject an individual.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
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This year, ByteDance’s Doubao platform, a gala sponsor, sent out waves of hongbao or red envelopes with virtual cash to users of its AI chatbot app throughout the show, while a comedian at one point asked the app for advice.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite not having many suggestions, Swonk still feels compelled to document the numbers that suggest not all is well.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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