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as in worthy
deserving of high regard or great approval
worked all night with meritorious determination to get the project done on time
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as in good
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
all agreed that the most meritorious science project had won the competition
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Recent Examples of meritorious
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.
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Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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President Trump should be on the verge of a significant victory in his worthy campaign to rein in the administrative state — i.e., to restore constitutional order.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
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That isn’t to say a worthy champion will struggle to emerge from this field.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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If that’s the case, according to best appraisal practices, they should not be considered true indicators of market value for all properties of their type.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neither former Mayor Bill de Blasio nor incumbent Mayor Adams signed the Council bill; as both mayors were getting good legal advice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Helena has been doing an admirable job of pretending to be this other person down there and has been tricking everyone.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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At the center of the storm: Replacing a future Hall of Famer is a tough ask, but Cam Jurgens has done an admirable job as Jason Kelce's replacement in the heart of the Eagles' offensive line.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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For most sports franchises, environmental initiatives have long focused on presenting a positive public image and saving money through efficiency — laudable goals.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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From the initial laudable goal — equality of opportunity for all, regardless of gender — the military has been sliding toward something else: equality in outcomes.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
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There’s the promise of results like the previous three games, creditable draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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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
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Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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This only further confirmed to me that Justin and Wayfarer are exceedingly honorable and highly ethical.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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