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
Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Dispatcher Nancy Ertle also received a commendation for putting much effort into reuniting a dog with its owner.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Dispatcher Nancy Ertle also received a commendation for putting much effort into reuniting a dog with its owner.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Longet, who posted a social media tribute on Thursday.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Oddly, or not, 2025 is the year that appears to contain many of the payouts by the estate in regards to the Michael movie and costly reshoots.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Cynthia Erivo shows off her medal after being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William in Windsor, England, on May 19.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Scenes like this are becoming increasingly common as cities respond to visible homelessness with more citations, arrests, and encampment sweeps.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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These systems demonstrated the ability to generate coherent legal text and assist with analytical tasks, while also highlighting important limitations—particularly around hallucinated citations and the need for human oversight.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Dita Von Teese and James King also came to pay their respects, as did longtime Almodóvar collaborator Rossy de Palma.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Baker Tilly, former Moss Adams, LLP, completed this audit and presented its findings at the 04/22/2026 MBCOC meeting, indicating its conclusion that VTA complied, in all material respects, with the requirements for the 2016 Measure B Program as defined in the ballot.—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Claude has been adopted by a number of legal professionals and legal technology companies due to its sophisticated reasoning, nuanced language understanding, acknowledgment of uncertainty, and ability to handle very long documents.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Friday’s comments mark his second acknowledgment that Chinese officials may be unwilling to budge.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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