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
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Before that, jury recommendations had to be unanimous, a requirement that allowed a single dissenting juror to spare the life of a convict and condemn him to life in prison.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
González Silvera has a recommendation for those seeking legal advice on immigration cases.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Kristine Blanche, an integrative medicine doctor and wife of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, has been named as a member to one of the advisory councils that provides critical funding recommendations to the National Institutes of Health.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 26 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Before that, jury recommendations had to be unanimous, a requirement that allowed a single dissenting juror to spare the life of a convict and condemn him to life in prison.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
González Silvera has a recommendation for those seeking legal advice on immigration cases.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Kristine Blanche, an integrative medicine doctor and wife of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, has been named as a member to one of the advisory councils that provides critical funding recommendations to the National Institutes of Health.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendation
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The report actually describes something that sounds like Google’s Magic Cue, which relies on Gemini to offer suggestions based on your activity.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Recommendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommendation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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