as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
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Recent Examples of admirable
There is a way in which this approach is admirable.
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Justin Worland/bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
From a Western view, the rules put in place for generative AI in China veer between the admirable and the worrying.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
The effort was admirable, but the result was a bit uninspiring.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The intent to improve is admirable—who doesn't want to be better, faster, and smarter?
—Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Justin Worland/bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
From a Western view, the rules put in place for generative AI in China veer between the admirable and the worrying.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
The effort was admirable, but the result was a bit uninspiring.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The intent to improve is admirable—who doesn't want to be better, faster, and smarter?
—Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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This is a busy time, but also a worthy time to celebrate the contributions of all those who make our elections possible.Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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These are some of your top criteria for judging what makes a quality hotel—not to mention a worthy resort, cruise, spa, or island.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with it, and The Bear does an excellent job of making that tension palpable—as evidenced by its slew of aforementioned Emmy Awards.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ambitious efforts earlier in the LP are laudable, but ultimately don’t land.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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And if that means rich and poor alike are reporting large and small amounts of income as tips, that too is a laudable outcome.John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,865 square feet.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In a country where alcohol is off the menu, the taste and range of drinks are inventive and praiseworthy.Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
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There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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