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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Recent Examples of recommendation
If the meeting proceeds, any recommendations made should be rejected as lacking legitimacy given the seriousness of the allegations and the current turmoil in CDC leadership.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for our recommendations.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Leaf Brief also will offer tips and trail recommendations.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for our recommendations.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Leaf Brief also will offer tips and trail recommendations.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In my experience as an outfitter, Altra has always been my go-to suggestion whenever a customer walks in complaining about foot problems.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Have suggestions for future picks?—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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