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
Absurdly funny and grounded by two appealing stars (even if their characters are less than admirable) the show is a surprising delight.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The scouting department and international presence is admirable.
—Greg Cote
updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Nini makes an admirable attempt here, but again Ru’s character is playing against rather than with her to such a degree that, as in all these segments, things just devolve into screaming overtop each other.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The scouting department and international presence is admirable.
—Greg Cote
updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Nini makes an admirable attempt here, but again Ru’s character is playing against rather than with her to such a degree that, as in all these segments, things just devolve into screaming overtop each other.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
Adjective
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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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There couldn’t be a more worthy reason to come home, Mays said.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the cast are worthy, and could be viable contenders in their own right, if the show continues to pick up steam.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The level of organization was commendable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Encouraging people to adopt rather than shop is a laudable goal, and Colorado is home to a number of exceptional shelters and rescue organizations that help animals and humans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Launching a plane into space and then landing it on a runway with all the crew remaining in there still feels technologically impressive.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s impressive production for the 6-foot-2, 234-pound defender.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The best mom with the awesome lunchboxes, who volunteers, and cleans the house.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But honestly, during it – that was awesome.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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