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Recent Examples of admirable And then Eklund’s motor and stick-to-itiveness are really admirable for a sub-6-foot, sub-170-pound winger. Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Her issue is more with the license given to genius, and the resulting admiration of traits that are not all that admirable. S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025 In an admirable understatement, the outlet concludes ... Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025 Reaching the final destination required winning two Game 7s in the same postseason, overcoming the adversity of poor shooting performances, and slaying the demon that was the 2025 Indiana Pacers, an admirable group that became immune to any sort of pressure in fourth quarters. Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
Adjective
  • Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 June 2025
  • His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.
    Julie Olum, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • Why Traditional Customer Service Experience Fails Customers Verizon’s overall focus on customer experience is laudable, yet the customer champions initiative stands out most of all.
    Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Sterling’s concern for future ministers’ financial burdens is laudable.
    The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Both have been lauded for their dedication and impressive in-ring performances, with Logan Paul currently reigning as the United States Champion.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • The All-American scored nine goals and added eight assists while registering an impressive 80-percent faceoff winning percentage.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • This role was really an opportunity to foreground your sexuality and have this awesome love story with Gabin (Ivan du Pontavice).
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025

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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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