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
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Shop related pet holiday deals 2025 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
There are no recommendations for aneurysm screenings in all adults.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Had to rely on recommendations.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
But shareholder votes have always followed Tesla’s board recommendations.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
More Fort Worth area restaurant recommendations Check out these other restaurants our readers love, and keep your recommendations coming!
—Jayla Webb, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Forward Alliance works alongside President Lai’s Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, which has been charged with making recommendations to instill preparedness across society.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
While the city is in the process of implementing 39 recommendations from the audit, many have questioned the level of progress made after several incidents surfaced in the wake of the audit — including instances in which more animals died or received questionable care.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Shop related pet holiday deals 2025 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
There are no recommendations for aneurysm screenings in all adults.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Had to rely on recommendations.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
But shareholder votes have always followed Tesla’s board recommendations.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
More Fort Worth area restaurant recommendations Check out these other restaurants our readers love, and keep your recommendations coming!
—Jayla Webb, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Forward Alliance works alongside President Lai’s Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, which has been charged with making recommendations to instill preparedness across society.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
While the city is in the process of implementing 39 recommendations from the audit, many have questioned the level of progress made after several incidents surfaced in the wake of the audit — including instances in which more animals died or received questionable care.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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Bethune heeded the advice of linebackers coach Johnny Holland, who told him to be himself.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The crew identified more than 10 training issues and developed over 20 improvement suggestions while operating in the new area.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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