recommendation

[rek-uh-men-dey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌrɛk ə mɛnˈdeɪ ʃən, -mən- /

NOUN

advice, approval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charge endorsement guidance instruction judgment order proposal proposition sanction suggestion support

STRONG

advocacy approbation blessing certificate commendation counsel direction esteem eulogy injunction pass plug praise reference steer testimonial tip tribute urging

WEAK

character reference favorable mention good word letter of support two cents' worth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval opposition refusal rejection

STRONG

blame censure condemnation criticism

WEAK

discouragement

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Maxim, 49, said the health ministry directive was only a recommendation.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Those guidelines upgraded the recommendation of using scans when it is unclear if someone should take cholesterol-lowering medications to the highest class of recommendation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

As Angelenos lined up to speak, mostly in favor of Metro staff’s recommendation, tensions were high.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

This also a repeat recommendation from last week.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“I want you to reapply to Prism with your new work and with my recommendation letter.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

recommendation

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