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 Her awards include an Army commendation medal and an achievement medal. — Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Both Eaves and O'Hara had decorated military careers, with multiple commendations for their service. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 The commendations quickly turned to attacks against state officials. — Chris Cameron, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Pino’s supervisors filed 30 commendations for perseverance, investigative skills, professionalism, reduction of crime, dedication to duty and team spirit. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commendation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendation
  1. award
  2. tribute
  3. medal
  4. citation
  5. accolade
  6. compliment
  7. acknowledgment
  8. mention
Noun
  • On Friday, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated award winners at a lunch at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.
    — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The Children’s and Family Emmys kicked off with some of its marquee series awards in the afternoon, and was set to segue to Creative Arts Children’s and Family Emmys in the evening.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of award
Noun
  • Ultimately, the impact of the fires prompted Oscar producers to begin the show with a tribute to Los Angeles as seen in films through the years, with the video montage leading into Grande and Erivo.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Mercury plan to induct her into their ring of honor this summer — a fitting tribute to one of the game’s greatest players. Want more sports news?
    — John Marshall, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • Presented by Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in the film’s iconic finale, this medal appears in one of cinema’s most memorable moments, set to John Williams' 'The Throne Room' march.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Belarusian competitors excel in biathlon and aerial skiing, and the two sports account for every medal but one that the nation has won at the Winter Games.
    — Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
  • Goode then allegedly instructed the officer to write a citation for marked lanes only.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The courts have received more than 1,000 notices from people who tried to contest their citations, but so far no drivers have been given a chance to make their case in front of a judge.
    — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of citation
Noun
  • The special accolade celebrates artists’ contributions to pop culture.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
  • American, German, Italian, French, and British companies competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s to outdo one another in size, speed, and luxury, culminating in legendary races to claim the Blue Riband, the accolade for the fastest Atlantic crossing.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • Read more Where to Spray Perfume for the Most Long-Lasting Scent Prepare for compliments.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • This woman has been begging for a compliment since Episode 1!
    — Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of compliment
Noun
  • For 109 years, Florida sent wayward boys from across the state to Dozier — and the series chronicled the men who survived the school and demanded acknowledgment, resolution and reparation.
    — Yacob Reyes, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Linus O’Brien gives that chapter of the story a respectful 20 minutes, with lots of rambunctious footage and a sweet acknowledgment of Sal Piro, one of the earliest and most influential superfans, who died in 2023.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of acknowledgment
Noun
  • But there’s no mention of changes to how the printers use or read toner.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Special mention also to the electronic score by Johnson’s regular composer — his brother Matt, A.K.A. The The — whose electronic score sets the mood.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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