as in favorable
expressing approval
on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendatory
Adjective
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That minor blip aside, Izzo admitted being pleased to leave College Park with a positive outcome.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show sees the young bunny and her chums discovering the world around them as Miffy’s positive attitude helps overcome any tricky situations.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Commendatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendatory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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