recommended
Given a thumbs-up
Recommended describes something that has been suggested as worthy or suitable.
A recommended book comes with someone's endorsement.
The recommended dose is what experts advise.
Highly recommended strengthens the endorsement.
Something can be recommended without being required—it's guidance, not obligation: Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
Gave guidance to
- proposedOffered for acceptance
- urgedStrongly encouraged action
- counseledGave thoughtful advice
- guidedLed with assistance
prescribed · advocated · indicated · pointed · directed · steered · prompted · encouraged
Publicly recommended or supported
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- supportedGave aid or backing
- backedGave support to
- promotedAdvanced in rank
vouched · favored · accredited · certified · praised · upheld · sanctioned · ratified
Standard of perfection
- advisableWorth being suggested
- bestHighest in quality
- preferredChosen above alternatives
- suitableProper for purpose
appropriate · fitting · wise · prudent · sensible · beneficial · favorable · advantageous
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reputableHaving a good name
- provenEstablished as fact
vetted · established · respected · recognized · acclaimed · verified · authoritative · legitimate
Currently gaining widespread attention
- bestsellingHighest in sales
- fan-favoriteWidely adored by audiences
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
- must-haveIndispensable thing
go-to · sought-after · in-demand · buzzworthy
advised
Gave guidance to
guided · prescribed · advocated · indicated · pointed · directed · steered · prompted · encouraged · nominated
advocated
Publicly recommended or supported
promoted · vouched · favored · accredited · certified · praised · upheld · sanctioned · ratified · validated
ideal
Standard of perfection
suitable · appropriate · fitting · wise · prudent · sensible · beneficial · favorable · advantageous · worthwhile
credible
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- reputableHaving a good name
proven · vetted · established · respected · recognized · acclaimed · verified · authoritative · legitimate · renowned
trending
Currently gaining widespread attention
- bestsellingHighest in sales
- fan-favoriteWidely adored by audiences
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
must-have · go-to · sought-after · in-demand · buzzworthy
- family-friendlywholesome, kid-friendly, G-rated, PG, all ages
- Evaluationsevaluation, assessment, appraisal, review, rating
- tire pressurepsi, bar, gauge, pump, valve
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- playlistsplaylist, curated playlist, collaborative playlist, shared playlist, tracklist
- selection statusselected, unselected, chosen, unchosen, picked
recommendeddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
disapproved · opposed · rejected · condemned · denounced
recommendedinadvisable
Not worth doing
ill-advised · contraindicated · unadvisable · imprudent · unwise
- letter of recommendationWritten endorsement for applicants
- dentist recommended
- recommendation letterWritten endorsement for applicant
- recommended for you
- not recommendedAdvised against choosing
- book recommendationsSuggested titles to read
recommend, recommendation, recommending, recommends, recommendations, recommender, recommendable, unrecommended