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
Also, don’t mistake your own ignorance & apathy as universal or admirable.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But some employers find transparency is more admirable than a resume gap.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The public spun a civilian going rogue as admirable, and fetishized this dangerous mindset as a corrective force in today's political landscape.
—Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But some employers find transparency is more admirable than a resume gap.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The public spun a civilian going rogue as admirable, and fetishized this dangerous mindset as a corrective force in today's political landscape.
—Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Little Drummer Girl (2018), played supernatural baddie Randall Flagg in The Stand (2020–2021), and gave the Roy dynasty a worthy foe on Succession (2021–2023).—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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There is, however, no shortage of worthy scientific advances from which the Nobel Prize committees can pick.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Such accountability is commendable.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision to go down the same route for the Colts was commendable.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While low-income housing may be laudable, the cost shouldn’t be borne entirely by people trying to afford to buy a new home.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Classification is a laudable scientific instinct.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s performance is humble rather than showy, an impressive feat of control and restraint.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 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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Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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These things look freaking awesome!—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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