applaudable

adjective

Definition of applaudablenext
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
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. admirable
  4. excellent
  5. laudable
  6. impressive
  7. praiseworthy
  8. awesome
Adjective
  • 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
  • There is no history of disciplinary action in her police record, which lists several awards for meritorious police work.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of meritorious
Adjective
  • Den of Thieves 2: Pantera instead turns out to be an ideal action vehicle for the always watchable and rugged Butler, and a worthy enough sequel to an original that wasn’t all that original to begin with.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
  • As the moon and Mars harmonize, a worthy opponent inspires you to beat your best!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • The antic good humor with which those humans under attack cope is admirable, but we’re reminded this is no joke when one employee’s visiting teenage son is killed.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • An admirable approach, but the pit was too deep, the opposition too talented.
    Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Charter Revision Commission appointed by Mayor Adams on Thursday serves two purposes and both are laudable.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Oregon transfer Chance Gray has been impressive, averaging a career-best 16 points per game in her first year in Columbus, and the explosiveness of Freshman of the Year candidate Jaloni Cambridge make this year’s Buckeyes especially dangerous.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Perovskite solar cells that are seriously impressive.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.
    Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of awesome
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