as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts
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Recent Examples of praiseworthy
The 2013 elections that brought both to power were praiseworthy for being more fair and peaceful than Kenya’s 2007 election, and both leaders have presided over a boom in the Kenyan economy.
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Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Arsenal has had a triumphant season by almost any measure: more wins than even the Invincibles recorded in 2004, the best defense in England, unbeaten status against the five teams the club considers its real peers and a praiseworthy haul of 89 points.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Following the man’s death, certain pro-Palestinian activists, along with some in the press, have sought to characterize his suicide as righteous and praiseworthy.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 3 Mar. 2024
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Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Arsenal has had a triumphant season by almost any measure: more wins than even the Invincibles recorded in 2004, the best defense in England, unbeaten status against the five teams the club considers its real peers and a praiseworthy haul of 89 points.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Following the man’s death, certain pro-Palestinian activists, along with some in the press, have sought to characterize his suicide as righteous and praiseworthy.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 3 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
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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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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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While being an informed citizen who's up to date on the race and the candidates' stances and plans is admirable, there is such a thing as burning out on political news when the election is so emotional and heated.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 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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