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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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.
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Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.
—Alana Semuels/waitsfield, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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
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Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.
—Alana Semuels/waitsfield, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commendation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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