commendation

noun

ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce commendation (audio)
Definition of commendationnext
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 The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026 But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026 His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commendation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
  1. award
  2. tribute
  3. regards
  4. medal
  5. citation
  6. respects
  7. acknowledgment
  8. accolade
Noun
  • In that time, Kansas City won two Super Bowls, while Mahomes won two regular-season MVP awards.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The research reported in this news article was supported by the National Institutes of Health (awards R01NS104917, R01MH121372, and R35NS132342) and Yale University.
    — Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The brand reinterpreted the Karakorum, Verone, Himalaya and Tibb jackets, paying tribute to its history, alpine culture and commitment to outfitting expeditions.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Today chaos gives bad people the opportunity to advance their own nefarious agendas with little regards for the American people.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Noun
  • This year's ceremony marks the medal's 10th anniversary, with filmmaker Ridley Scott also among the 2026 honourees.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • The property at 1400 Agnes got hit with triple fees on each citation.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The handwritten observations, shared with ProPublica, span 13 days and chart a steady escalation by DHS, culminating in an elite tactical team that blocked tribal authorities from issuing trespassing citations to contractors or removing them.
    — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of citation
Noun
  • In some respects, Mann’s production company Dhar Mann Studios is starting to resemble the legacy studios whose foundations are being shaken by creators like him.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Baxter says once word of the tragedy spread through Turlock, about 50 children showed up on bikes to pay their respects Saturday night.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • And that little acknowledgment may be enough to make taking over the platform a less desirable direction for likely more cautious buyers like Disney that may want the technology but wish to distance itself from the brand.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The White House accord is an important acknowledgment that biosecurity belongs at the center of the AI safety conversation.
    — Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolade

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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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