as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
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Recent Examples of admirable
The second-placer is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which scored an admirable 13 nods.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
What has always been so admirable is that Sony Classics has managed to do this both at home and abroad, centering not just domestic stories of injustice but international ones as well.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Olga Khazan tackles this challenge for herself with a determination that’s both comical and admirable.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
These metrics were likely adopted to support admirable values — health, relationships, and better workplaces — but over time, our connection with them shifts.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
What has always been so admirable is that Sony Classics has managed to do this both at home and abroad, centering not just domestic stories of injustice but international ones as well.
—Karen Kramer, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Olga Khazan tackles this challenge for herself with a determination that’s both comical and admirable.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
These metrics were likely adopted to support admirable values — health, relationships, and better workplaces — but over time, our connection with them shifts.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
Adjective
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its unique aging process in wooden casks creates complex flavors, with options ranging from everyday to splurge-worthy.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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New luxury hotels like Municipal Grand and Bardo up the vacation ante with sunny pool decks and swoon-worthy common spaces.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ken Feldman Tarzana The Dodgers’ efforts in helping former player Andrew Toles and his mental health condition are truly commendable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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All in all, the standards would require a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, a laudable goal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such numbers are praiseworthy but could also distort competitive balance in domestic leagues.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Our movement just never had that deep sense of moral purpose that made people feel like, O.K., these people are praiseworthy people.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That’s what makes fandom so awesome.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The people of Florida are awesome.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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