Commendation
Commendation noun - A formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed.
Usage example: a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery
Honor and commendation are semantically related in acclaim topic. In some cases you can use "Honor" instead a noun "Commendation".
Honor
Honor noun - Public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement.
Usage example: the honor we give to our soldiers on Veterans Day
Commendation and honor are semantically related in praise topic. Sometimes you can use "Commendation" instead a noun "Honor", if it concerns topics such as blessing.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- esteem and commendation
- esteem and honor
- regard and commendation
- regard and honor
- reverence and commendation
- reverence and honor
- respect and commendation
- respect and honor
- homage and commendation
- homage and honor
- worship and commendation
- worship and honor
- distinction and commendation
- distinction and honor
Both words in one sentence
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Though the Medal of Honor back then wasn't just the highest commendation a soldier could receive.
Source: Bayonet Ya
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