as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
the applaudable goal of working one's way through college
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
Adjective
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In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Ralph Lauren is the first fashion designer ever to receive the honor, in recognition of his meritorious contributions as a designer, entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The only certainties on this Blazers roster are that Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara are worthy building blocks, and that Shaedon Sharpe has shown enough promise to keep.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Last July, Beretta asked him to use his extensive network of contacts to help find a worthy general manager.—
Bruce Schoenfeld,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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They’re probably involved in some admirable community initiatives.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The way my husband has managed his 20 + year career as a software developer is admirable.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Increasing transparency and accountability throughout the system is surely a laudable and achievable goal.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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This frame is simply too packed with huge Christmas singles for V to compete, but the growth is still laudable.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds, the Russian center is known for his impressive puck skills and ability to find the back of the net.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 23-year-old has been particularly impressive as of late, posting a .937 save percentage (nine goals allowed on 142 shots against) and 1.63 goals against average over his past six games (five starts) dating back to Dec. 22.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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