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 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 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 The television impresario Ed Sullivan is to be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, a commendation for non-performers named after the late Atlantic Records co-founder who started the Rock Hall with Rolling Stone magazine’s Jann Wenner in the mid-1980s. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 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
  • This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of tribute
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  • And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026
Definition of regards
Noun
  • At a private ceremony at the Vatican in April, Stango presented the pope with the medal in person.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Wearing the medal around his neck, Leo spoke to the center from Rome.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
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  • Climbing into it can violate park regulations and lead to removal or citation, even if the river itself is just a few feet away.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Since 2023, state regulators have issued 6,928 citations, including 140 for abuse and neglect by staff, 254 for accident hazards, and 257 for failing to control infections, according to state records.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
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  • Local and foreign officials walk past Khamenei's coffin after paying their respects.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Bridget Doherty was among those who came to pay her respects.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of respects
Noun
  • The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
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  • Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
    — Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
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