1
as in award
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery
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2
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
a new novel that has received enthusiastic commendations from most of the critics
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3
as in regards
commendations plural, archaic
best wishes
his Lordship extends his hearty commendations
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Recent Examples of commendation
For example, even though the American Cancer Society in 2018 suggested colon cancer screening begin at 45, screening rates didn’t markedly rise until the Preventive Services commendation in 2021.
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Gladys is an instant entry into the canon of contemporary horror iconography, and for that alone, the character is worthy of commendation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Banner received a commendation for searching for and immediately administering first-aid to a woman who had been attacked and stabbed on Nov. 20, 2016, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.
—Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Gladys is an instant entry into the canon of contemporary horror iconography, and for that alone, the character is worthy of commendation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Banner received a commendation for searching for and immediately administering first-aid to a woman who had been attacked and stabbed on Nov. 20, 2016, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2025
Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.
—Robert Turner, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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Gaga took home Artist of the Year at the VMAs, accepting her award at the start of the show before traveling from UBS Arena on Long Island to MSG in Manhattan for her show.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Similar arrangements were made with the skeleton crew and award-winning department heads.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a June 2018 Instagram birthday tribute to the drummer, the 16 Wishes actress shared some details into their first date.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The biopic is the vulgar but necessary tribute inherently populist cinema pays to more traditional, higher-brow art.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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In both studies, those with chronic pain scored significantly lower in regards to self-compassion than their pain-free peers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Previous recipients of the medal include Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley, Tiger Woods, Rush Limbaugh, Pope Francis, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Anna Wintour, Michelle Yeoh, and Denzel Washington.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Larry Brooks, who lives a block away from the attack, was also given four citations on the day of Broadbelt’s death for not having rabbies vaccines and unregistered dogs.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vice President Vance and second lady Usha Vance will visit Salt Lake City Thursday to pay respects to Kirk's family, according to a source familiar with the trip who was not permitted to talk about it on the record.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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But all the accolades mean nothing in Week 1, and the Eagles will be without a powerful run stopper who can also get to the quarterback throughout their NFC East battle with the Cowboys.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Give deeper compliments Moore encourages parents to comment on more than just their kid’s appearance.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Marlowe, lounging behind Frizer, grabbed Frizer’s dagger and struck him in the head; Frizer snatched it back and returned the compliment.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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