commendation Synonyms

approval citation recognition recommendation respect sanction sycophancy testimonial toadyism brownie points praise laudation medallion mention ovation paean panegyric plaudit praising tribute truckling tributes accolades praises compliments pat on the back medallist blurb ingratiation good word congratulations PR clean bill of health credits honorable mention plaudits veneration kudos knighting clapping bravo bouquet blessing benison benedicite award approbation appreciation applause adulation