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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Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
Workgroups also help craft the language of the recommendations that are voted on by the full committee.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
John Eastman, who crafted the core legal theory behind Trump’s efforts to contest the 2020 election results, has been suspended from practicing law in California while appealing a judge’s recommendation for disbarment.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
Workgroups also help craft the language of the recommendations that are voted on by the full committee.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
John Eastman, who crafted the core legal theory behind Trump’s efforts to contest the 2020 election results, has been suspended from practicing law in California while appealing a judge’s recommendation for disbarment.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
Disney+ Basic: $9.99 monthly Disney+ Premium: $15.99 monthly Add Extra Member: $6.99 per month (basic); $9.99 per month (premium)
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Black paid him $70 million in 2014 and $30 million in 2015 for his advice on estate and tax planning, audits, and managing his art collection, family office, yacht and airplane.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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