recommendations

noun

plural of recommendation
as in advice
something (such as a course of action) suggested as proper or favorable By following their accountant's recommendations, the couple was able to save a tidy sum for retirement.

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Recent Examples of recommendations Throughout August, the USA TODAY Shopping team curates product recommendations, discounts and seasonal essentials to help shoppers save money and get ahead of common fall expenses before Labor Day sales begin. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 University, grades, internships, and recommendations all reduce uncertainty. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Then begins work on plan recommendations, including updating the Transportation Improvement Plan, which looks at major road and transit projects in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties and identifies funding for them. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Features like autoplay, infinite scroll and algorithmic content recommendations have been the prime targets of legal arguments that social media platforms are designed to be addictive. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Meeting daily fiber recommendations is easier to do with these versatile and low-cost ingredients that can be found at almost any supermarket. — Audrey Bruno, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 Others have a much harder time transitioning, which is why Amin encourages parents to pay attention to how their own child responds rather than focusing on someone else’s recommendations. — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Following the recommendations by Abraham, a dryer venting ductwork should be cleaned at least once every two years to ensure proper air flow, maximize the performance of the appliance, and prevent the risk of fire in a home. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 Overall, Sarvis noted that many of the review’s other recommendations are already being implemented. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommendations
  1. advice
  2. suggestions
Noun
  • His counterintuitive advice includes doing nothing for ten minutes before high-stakes moments to minimize anxiety.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • My advice for other borrowers Student loan refinance companies often advertise their lowest interest rates to catch your eye, but that's only one piece of the puzzle.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Hotel Moraine's main food and drink offering is sharing great suggestions of where to dine off property (Nookie's and Eddie's at the Silver Sands Motel, and North Fork Table and Inn near Southold were my favorites).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly has pushed back on suggestions that the agreement represents the creation of a new sectarian or military bloc, saying it is not connected to nuclear ambitions or an arms race.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestions

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