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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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
After Dark publishes midnight movie recommendations every Friday night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Modern digital products learn how to mimic the heuristic abilities of an experienced salesperson, paying attention to the digital body language and providing the right recommendations at the right time.
—Kalyan Garimella, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Over the years, the anti-vaccine movement has vehemently criticized ACIP’s recommendations and accused its members of conflicts of interest.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
After Dark publishes midnight movie recommendations every Friday night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Modern digital products learn how to mimic the heuristic abilities of an experienced salesperson, paying attention to the digital body language and providing the right recommendations at the right time.
—Kalyan Garimella, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Over the years, the anti-vaccine movement has vehemently criticized ACIP’s recommendations and accused its members of conflicts of interest.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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