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
There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Yet not only have the rumors of physical media’s death been greatly exaggerated as boutique labels step in to pick up the slack, but even at the studio level, praiseworthy efforts to showcase archival treasures are alive and well.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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.
—Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Yet not only have the rumors of physical media’s death been greatly exaggerated as boutique labels step in to pick up the slack, but even at the studio level, praiseworthy efforts to showcase archival treasures are alive and well.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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.
—Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
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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
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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
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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
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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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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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 Italian is currently in his second stint at the Bernabeu, and last season delivered an impressive treble which contained record-extending 15th and 36th Champions League and La Liga titles.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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