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Recent Examples of commendation Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 The following commendation praising Richards’s work was delivered at the ceremony, the White House said. Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024 With that in mind, a special commendation for professionalism goes out to Riehle for keeping a straight face during the film’s opening scene, when Santa reads aloud a sad letter announcing the death of his old friend Mr. Hucklebuckle. 19. Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024 From last to first A special commendation goes to Saddleback, which went 0-10 last season, switched leagues, switched coaches and went 6-4 and won the Zeta League title under Rob Thompson. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commendation 
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Noun
  • This is the first time a running back has won the award in back-to-back seasons since 2005 and 2006, when Shaun Alexander and LaDanian Tomlinson won the hardware, respectively.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The only other was John Elway, who won the award over first-team All-Pro Joe Montana in 1987.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Korean celebrities paid tribute to Kim following the news of her death.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Adam Sandler's '50 years' performance Elsewhere, Adam Sandler paid tribute to the show's many memories and team members, including its hard-working crew.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Tommy Simmonds finished his stellar career on the Prior Lake Nordic boys ski team on the state medal stand.
    Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The complaint filed by Grace Estabrook, Ellen Holmquist and Margot Kaczorowski focuses on the 2022 Ivy League women’s championships, where Thomas won four first-place medals and set multiple records, demanding that her records be vacated.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • With the aim of promoting safety among youth, as many as 100,000 Minnesota children will receive a ‘citation’ for a free small DQ cone if spotted wearing a helmet while biking, scootering, skateboarding or in-line skating.
    Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • By the end of the night, Jordan would be jailed, charged with cocaine possession and resisting arrest and received a citation for driving under the influence.
    Cristobal Reyes, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The seven-part stalker drama, created by and starring Richard Gadd, was a standout at this past year’s Emmys, with additional awards won in Outstanding Limited Series and Writing for a Limited Series, and also brought Gunning a Golden Globe, among other accolades.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Tucson was the first stateside city to become a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy, an accolade that nods to its more than four millennia of food culture that merges the tastes of many different groups, including Native American and modern Mexican.
    Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • There are times, in professional settings, when a compliment on it might work out.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
  • An idea that comes out of left field is unexpected, if not unwelcome, and a left-handed compliment tends to hurt.
    Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Rooted in reflection and deliberate acknowledgment, gratitude fosters trust, strengthens bonds and inspires collective growth.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.
    Piet Levy, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The only mention of the film can be found further down in a post from July 7, 2023, that features a The Hollywood Reporter headline about the movie getting a release date.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Maybe, as Nicholas mentions, Buffalo could sweeten the pot with edge rusher Gregory Rousseau.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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