commendation

1. An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement (synset 106718888)
   is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   same as: citation
2. A message expressing a favorable opinion (synset 106699481)
   "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
   is a type of: content, message, subject matter, substance - what a communication that is about something is about
   subtypes:

   • approbation - official recognition or approval
   • countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, warrant - formal and explicit approval
   • credit, recognition - approval
   • connivance, secret approval, tacit consent - (law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
   • permission - approval to do something
   • encouragement - the expression of approval and support
   • acclaim, acclamation, eclat, plaudit, plaudits - enthusiastic approval
   • applause, clapping, hand clapping - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
   • cheer - a cry or shout of approval
   • congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation
   • testimonial, tribute - something given or done as an expression of esteem
   same as: approval

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