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
His eldest kids, Moroccan and Monroe, had admirable things to say about him over the weekend.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 June 2025
Jason Schwartzman as Max Fischer in Rushmore Max Fischer is the most indelible character in the Wes Anderson filmography, a creature both admirable and pitiable in his striving.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Clippers general manager Trent Redden has done an admirable job turning lemons into lemonade with POBO Lawrence Frank.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 June 2025
Jason Schwartzman as Max Fischer in Rushmore Max Fischer is the most indelible character in the Wes Anderson filmography, a creature both admirable and pitiable in his striving.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Clippers general manager Trent Redden has done an admirable job turning lemons into lemonade with POBO Lawrence Frank.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Solidarity with the Palestinians was laudable, but there’s also such a thing as self-interest.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
19 June 2025
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That’s a laudable message, but there’s something frustratingly undeveloped about this love story.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Amazon’s stock has already delivered impressive gains, rising over 150% from $85 levels in early 2023 to around $210 now.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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The whole thing is sprawling, wild, fun, overwhelming, and awesome.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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