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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Recent Examples of recommendations
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Sibbi lets shoppers describe products in natural language, upload photos for visual search, receive personalized recommendations, complete purchases and then handle order tracking or returns without switching channels.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Dietary guidance generally favors unsaturated fats over saturated ones for heart health, which puts plant oils ahead of animal fats in most clinical recommendations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Once the walkthrough is complete, any official notes and recommendations are recorded directly into the restaurant's permanent file and discussed immediately with the owner or manager on duty.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In the coming weeks, the council plans to convene a group of community advocates and experts to make recommendations on what those regulations should be.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
After that, your watch history and recommendations will be reflected directly in the Disney+ app.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 May 2026
Minear said the State Department usually takes two or three months to review HHS recommendations and must send them to USCIS before July 30 for most of the doctors to stay in the country.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Sibbi lets shoppers describe products in natural language, upload photos for visual search, receive personalized recommendations, complete purchases and then handle order tracking or returns without switching channels.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Dietary guidance generally favors unsaturated fats over saturated ones for heart health, which puts plant oils ahead of animal fats in most clinical recommendations.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Once the walkthrough is complete, any official notes and recommendations are recorded directly into the restaurant's permanent file and discussed immediately with the owner or manager on duty.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In the coming weeks, the council plans to convene a group of community advocates and experts to make recommendations on what those regulations should be.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
After that, your watch history and recommendations will be reflected directly in the Disney+ app.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 May 2026
Minear said the State Department usually takes two or three months to review HHS recommendations and must send them to USCIS before July 30 for most of the doctors to stay in the country.
—Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
Noun
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Check the product label for any special instructions or contact a waste disposal facility for advice.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Uthmeier’s rebuke of the NFL goes beyond the Rooney Rule and into other NFL initiatives, including the league’s coach and front office accelerator program that provides advice and strategies on pursuing front office jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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No affordable wheelchair vans yet, but suggestions, ideas, and genuine well wishes.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In the search for potential drugs targeting leukemia, the suggestions made by the system were prioritized based on a review by a panel of experts, who had access to the literature Co-Scientist used to formulate its suggestions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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“Recommendations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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