COMMENDATION Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

commendation

noun

ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən

Definition of commendation

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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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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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

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Noun

Until today, human scientists have been the agents responsible for discovering cancer cures, and for doing so they (and key associates) have been showered with academic credit and awards, perhaps even a Nobel Prize.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has revealed the nominee award presenters for the American Designer of the Year categories at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion and hosted by Keke Palmer.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

Indian cricketers have avoided handshakes with Pakistan players, and have refused to accept the trophy and medals from a Pakistani official at more than one tournament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
If there’s a medal, a trophy that goes to the winner, don’t bet on anybody else but her.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

That means knowing which sources carry weight with language models, which narratives are worth reinforcing and what is costing you citations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Guerrero was not arrested but given a mandatory order to appear in court citation.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of citation

Noun

Families mourn at the festival site Hundreds of people paid their respects to the more than 350 people killed in and around the festival site.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Friends, including Muslims, and relatives gathered at the Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City to pay their respects during the funeral of the Christian mother and daughter.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of respects

Noun

Tip Toe’s acknowledgement of both Leo’s humanity and Clive’s works not to excuse the cruelty that will claim Leo in the end, but to reaffirm it as a choice.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
But what an imaginative launching pad to interrogate the nature of greatness, the unsatisfactory acknowledgements of one’s own mediocrity, the seemingly unjust parceling out of genius from God.

— Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of acknowledgment

Noun

Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

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