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
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While Verizon was in the hot seat, AT&T received some commendation from senators over its handling of the situation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While Verizon was in the hot seat, AT&T received some commendation from senators over its handling of the situation.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
Noun
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Cosby’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said in an email after the initial award earlier Monday that they are disappointed and fully intend to appeal the verdict.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The grants were reinstated under court order in December, and the agency is now accepting applications for 13 grants whose awards range from $5,000 to $1 million.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The tournament began as a tribute to the 13 founders of the LPGA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In February, there was a tribute concert in his honor in San Francisco that featured famous friends and admirers including Van Morrison, Hozier, Joan Baez, George Thorogood, Narada Michael Walden, Ruby Amanfu, Steven Van Zandt, Trombone Shorty and many others.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is in regards to Illinois drivers being blindsided by insurance rate increases.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That calculus is more pointed with regards to live video highlights, which often go viral on social media via accounts that are not direct partners of the governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Caldwell’s own progeny made up no small part of that explosion (his son and several of his grandchildren have competed in the Olympics), and at Vermont’s Putney School Caldwell coached America’s first cross-country superstar, Bill Koch, who won an Olympic medal in 1976.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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After helping Sweden win the goal medal at the world junior championships in January, Frondell finished strong with Djurgardens, scoring in 10 of 18 regular-season games before his team was eliminated Saturday in a first-round playoff series.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Transcription’s third section, in certain respects a distorted mirror of the first, is somehow even more about dads and Apple products.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In some respects, Project Hail Mary — about an astronaut (Ryan Gosling) who befriends an alien in an effort to save both their planets from a solar catastrophe — is a rather traditional, feel-good hero’s tale.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Emerson likes to temper the earthy anxieties of her lyrics with the acknowledgement that life is, fundamentally, beautiful, and matches that sensibility with production that’s peppy without feeling overbearing.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2026
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Against that backdrop, the meal drop-off is a practical acknowledgment of the conditions on the ground.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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After fueling a fourth-quarter comeback win for the Nuggets (43-28) on Friday night, the 33-year-old guard admitted the accolade has been on his mind as a source of motivation.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sellout crowds and a spirited students section earned accolades across the country, encouraging the NCAA shot-callers to keep San Diego in the rotation.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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