praise - acclaim - approval - recognition - tribute - accolade - compliment - laudation - applause - honor - kudos - esteem - admiration - approbation - endorsement - homage - respect - adulation - eulogy - panegyric - ovation - plaudit - celebration - exaltation - glorification - laud - encomium - testimonial - citation - acknowledgment - appreciation - regard - veneration - salutation - benediction - blessing
Commendation refers to a formal expression of appreciation or praise for someone's achievements, efforts, or qualities. It often takes the form of certificates, awards, letters of commendation, or verbal acknowledgments. This recognition can come from various entities, including employers, educational institutions, organizations, or community groups, and is meant to acknowledge and reward exemplary behavior or performance.