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
Being willing to stick with a relationship after its honeymoon phase can be admirable.
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Maybe in Georgia, where Mr. Johnson lives, that’s an admirable record.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The Jets’ regular-season success since Scott Arniel and Rick Bowness were hired is admirable.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While the task is admirable and needed, the method is comparable to blindfolding a youngster and asking him or her to pin the tail on the donkey.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Maybe in Georgia, where Mr. Johnson lives, that’s an admirable record.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2025
The Jets’ regular-season success since Scott Arniel and Rick Bowness were hired is admirable.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 2 May 2025
While the task is admirable and needed, the method is comparable to blindfolding a youngster and asking him or her to pin the tail on the donkey.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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In selling its example and worldview, China could draw on Confucian ideas, including the notion that collective values are more meritorious than individualistic ones.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Only a select few teams have the combination of assets Milwaukee might consider worthy in return.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Porcelain Serving Cart by Richard Schultz $4,230 Design Within Reach Knoll’s splurge worthy bar cart would look sleek perched poolside and holding a pitcher of sangria.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s goal of more manufacturing in the United States is laudable.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Each is a laudable goal, and the final plan needs to balance them to create a workable blueprint that makes economic sense.—
Tiffany-Ann Taylor,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2025
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It’s got a wide range from super fine powdery grains to cracked peppercorns and has impressive output with fewer twists.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Throughout the past three seasons, the show has also boasted an impressive roster of A-list guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman, Sarah Paulson, Molly Ringwald, John Cena and Josh Hartnett.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 May 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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In some quarters of our society, there seems to be an eagerness to vilify great—though humanly imperfect—historical figures who have long represented praiseworthy contributions to our nation’s success.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Shark can't escape trio of fish in 'awesome' underwater chase A remarkable scene unfolded in Florida waters as three fish began chasing a shark, which appeared to be pretty bothered by their attention.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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There will be lots of games, carnival-type rides, food booths, awesome entertainment and free admission.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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