commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
a
: an act of commending
b
: something (such as a formal citation) that commends
2
archaic
: compliment
Examples of commendation in a Sentence
Their hard work deserves commendation.
The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.
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Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.
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Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Fourteen years after beginning to adapt the story of Project Alice, Milla Jovovich finally saw her epic franchise through to the end, and that deserves a special commendation after six chapters and more than a billion dollars in global box office — on a cumulative budget of under $300 million!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Two months after a devastating monsoon storm caused severe flash flooding in the Havasupai area, Gov. Katie Hobbs held a commendation ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of first responders and local tribal members who assisted in the emergency evacuation.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024
The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Fourteen years after beginning to adapt the story of Project Alice, Milla Jovovich finally saw her epic franchise through to the end, and that deserves a special commendation after six chapters and more than a billion dollars in global box office — on a cumulative budget of under $300 million!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
Two months after a devastating monsoon storm caused severe flash flooding in the Havasupai area, Gov. Katie Hobbs held a commendation ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of first responders and local tribal members who assisted in the emergency evacuation.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commendation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkäm-ən-ˈdā-shən
-ˌen-
1
: an act of commending
2
: something that commends
was awarded a commendation for bravery
commendatory
adjective
kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
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