commendable

adjective

Definition of commendablenext
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval a commendable interest in classical music

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
  1. meritorious
  2. admirable
  3. worthy
  4. excellent
  5. laudable
  6. praiseworthy
  7. impressive
  8. creditable
Adjective
  • He was first deployed by the National Guard to Guantánamo Bay in 2004, then volunteered to serve in Iraq, where he was awarded the first of two Bronze Stars for meritorious service.
    Sharon LaFraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Hegseth, a combat veteran, received two Bronze Stars, including a 2012 citation for meritorious service as a counterinsurgency instructor.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of meritorious
Adjective
  • Advertisement Kurzel presents the iconography of America’s off-the-grid militia members — flags, swastikas, flyers in bars inviting the curious to meetings — with admirable straightforwardness.
    Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Ravens did an admirable job bottling up the MVP candidate, but not long enough.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Ending the pursuit of Haim would be a worthy message to the nation and to Harmeet Dhillon’s Civil Rights Division subordinates that there’s a new sheriff in town.
    The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Justin Gregory Faux Leather Gloves A quality pair of gloves is a worthy investment in the winter.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • This song is exactly about that, adding a level of catharsis and laudable maturity to his catalog.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • If Harris wins, the selfless act of withdrawing from the race will be a laudable part of President Biden’s legacy.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante.
    Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • The year’s most impressive filmmaking debut was the playwright Annie Baker’s soft but spiky recollection of life in western Massachusetts in the early ’90s.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • His second score was what coach Kevin O’Connell called the most impressive Darnold moment of the day.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager at the end of October, and his compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy came in and steadied the ship with three wins and a creditable draw against Chelsea.
    Darren Richman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Just like last weekend’s pyrotechnic display set to music above English Bay, Phil Parkinson’s side were in sparkling form as Premier League duo Chelsea and Bournemouth were held to creditable draws and Vancouver Whitecaps were thrashed 4-1 in front of a record attendance in the MLS era at BC Place.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of creditable
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