plural -es
: the quality or state of being praiseworthy
Examples of praiseworthy in a Sentence
Adjective
praiseworthy efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine
a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.
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The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy.
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From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.
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Adjective
Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praiseworthy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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praiseworthy
adjective
praise·wor·thy
-ˌwər-t͟hē 
: worthy of praise
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