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 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 Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 The city of San Jose and Santa Clara County presented commendations honoring the restaurant’s longevity, and singer Jerry Sauceda serenaded the crowd for hours. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service. — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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
  • The week before, The Boys and Bridgerton each won three awards at the Creative Arts Emmys.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At the July 26 awards ceremony, students were recognized alongside mentors and community leaders including Cherng and Lo.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had been on hand for Nadal’s tribute at the French Open last year.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Those emotions briefly got the best of him when the Tigers played a tribute video on the big screen.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards.
    — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hosting the All-Star Game provides a unique platform to break new ground in both regards.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Noun
  • The four teams deserve medals, as several other pairs of top-10 teams that are the best in the counties aren’t playing each other this year.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hansen therefore wasn't the first non-American to receive the medal.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • On the day the interim suspension took effect, UCLA filed new citations from a May 2025 protest alleging obstruction, disorderly conduct and failure to follow orders, the suit said.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • GPTZero investigation published 14 May 2026 found 16 of 27 citations fabricated, misattributed, or broken, including references to Forbes, McKinsey, Gartner, TechCrunch, and WIRED.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of citation
Noun
  • In other respects, his platform was not very different from Lamont’s.
    — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The government declared a national period of mourning, as crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo to pay their respects.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • Nolan’s parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, were in the stands at Ocean Springs Thursday to support their two younger sons, but there was no public mention or acknowledgment of the two-time All-Region wide receiver during his high school career.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Just a look and an acknowledgement and an honor and respect and a love.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • KPop Demon Hunter’s latest accolade is a reminder that the canon, too, remains far from fixed.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All these accolades and swift-but-eventful years later, the persona of the guy who became a wonder of the world remains intact and part of his unique appeal.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accolade

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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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