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
This resistance is not only admirable but risky.
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Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The Leafs then came out firing with one of their more admirable first periods in recent memory.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The traditional plate-and-bridge construction is admirable and deeply rooted in watchmaking history.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
But the Rasberrys and Nowell have shown an admirable resiliency, Erin says.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The Leafs then came out firing with one of their more admirable first periods in recent memory.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The traditional plate-and-bridge construction is admirable and deeply rooted in watchmaking history.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
But the Rasberrys and Nowell have shown an admirable resiliency, Erin says.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
Adjective
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The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Below, shop eight travel-ready finds that combine runway-worthy fashion, function, and spaciousness, for up to a whopping 83 percent off.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The actor could knock Ben ‘Sadfleck’ Affleck off his perch as Hollywood’s most meme-worthy personality.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The result is a coast-to-coast list of 20 beloved local spots worth planning a road trip around — places where hospitality is warm, cuts are prime, sides are premium, the wine list is commendable, and dinner still feels like an event — the kind where lifelong memories are made.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That’s extremely laudable, as was the way Duke played in overtime.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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Over-the-top features—like the catapult that flings massive amounts of human excrement into the Burgher realm—only undermine his laudable intentions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
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What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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