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
Yet, in traditional Mongolian thought, even the most admirable dog is understood to be inherently unclean.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
That will be the case if America retreats from its admirable legacy of lunar exploration.
—Leonard David, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Harper is taking an admirable stance, but a word of advice: Baseball will never recover if another World Series is canceled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Their fight for better conditions has been admirable from the outside but devastating from the inside.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
That will be the case if America retreats from its admirable legacy of lunar exploration.
—Leonard David, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Harper is taking an admirable stance, but a word of advice: Baseball will never recover if another World Series is canceled.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Their fight for better conditions has been admirable from the outside but devastating from the inside.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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While there’s no question that alleviating poverty is a meritorious pursuit, so too is funding the discovery of a technology that allows millions to live more comfortably 20 years from now.—
Omar Al-Ubaydli,
semafor.com,
16 July 2025
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Awards are given for meritorious activities in accreditation, continuing education, educational innovation, preuniversity education, service to the IEEE EAB, employee professional development, and related achievements that advance the practice of engineering and of engineering education.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Dec. 2020
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All are worthy, but the 69-year-old Brewery Bar II shows many of them up with its face-meltingly hot variety of the traditional stew, available in cups, bowls, take-out containers and atop Mexican dishes and combos — including its unbeatable crispy rellenos.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Most Beautiful Places in Arizona Poll 2025 launched on July 15 with 10 gorgeously worthy contenders going head to head in a reader poll to determine the most stunning Arizona view everyone should see at least once.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Last Crumb's cookies are excellent edible gifts, with a luxurious flavor and mouthfeel and the price tag to match.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Gang Green began the night with excellent field position, but it was wasted away after gaining just one first down.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, its promise to invest $100 billion in Arizona is laudable.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps laudable recognition such as this can help lift its stature on the international stage.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The compact homes come in a variety of styles, including rustic cabin villas and modern, polished abodes, with many offering impressive features that even some single-family homes don’t have.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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What the Rays did to Springs, scoring the four early runs and knocking him out in the fourth, was impressive.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Powder sand beaches, praiseworthy cuisine, endless activities, and a nightlife scene that starts at sunset and can go well past sunrise are just a few of the things that make Barbados a must this summer.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 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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Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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