Commendation
Commendation noun - A formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed.
Usage example: a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery
Mention and commendation are semantically related in award topic. In some cases you can use "Mention" instead a noun "Commendation".
Mention
Mention noun - A formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed.
Usage example: received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
Commendation and mention are semantically related in recommendation topic. Sometimes you can use "Commendation" instead a noun "Mention".
Nearby Words: mentioned, mentioning
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