recommendatory

Definition of recommendatorynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendatory
Adjective
  • The advisory warns of snow, sleet, and heavy rain, with conditions likely to make roads slippery and hazardous.
    Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wind gusts could reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western parts of the south coast on Thursday, according to the weather service.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar function as monarchies in which consultative councils advise but do not substantially constrain the ruler.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The foreign ministers of Qatar, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates issued the joint statement after a consultative meeting in Riyadh.
    Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.
    John Liu, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 11 May 2022
Adjective
  • It is widely viewed as a cautionary tale against patriarchy.
    Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • For anyone who has ever stared at a mysterious door, hatch, or panel in their home and wondered what was on the other side, Bareilles’ video serves as both entertainment and a cautionary tale.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Recommendatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendatory. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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