as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable
By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Headphones and Bluetooth speakers got multiple recommendations as well, for the sake of distraction and tuning out hospital background noise.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 12 Aug. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The nomination of Trump follows recommendations for the award by Israel and Pakistan and the White House's calls for him to be recognized for his ability as a geopolitical dealmaker.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Headphones and Bluetooth speakers got multiple recommendations as well, for the sake of distraction and tuning out hospital background noise.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 12 Aug. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The nomination of Trump follows recommendations for the award by Israel and Pakistan and the White House's calls for him to be recognized for his ability as a geopolitical dealmaker.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
Greg Mohr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Obviously, discussing whether a polo shirt can be worn with a tie elicits far less dissension than ethical matters, but in both cases readers are primarily interested in entertainment, not advice.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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