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
Drake‘s confidence is admirable.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
There are times in which Moonglow feels like an amateur production, even if the craft level remains high and Sandoval’s earnestness in capturing the genre’s essence feels admirable.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Her admirable conservation efforts dovetail with Nada’s coming-of-age, as the young girl understandably begins to dream of bigger things even as her mother does everything in her power to keep their world charmingly small.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite many admirable attempts, the owl’s vibes were unmatched.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
There are times in which Moonglow feels like an amateur production, even if the craft level remains high and Sandoval’s earnestness in capturing the genre’s essence feels admirable.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Her admirable conservation efforts dovetail with Nada’s coming-of-age, as the young girl understandably begins to dream of bigger things even as her mother does everything in her power to keep their world charmingly small.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite many admirable attempts, the owl’s vibes were unmatched.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
Adjective
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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Too many courts for too long have avoided grappling with legitimate and meritorious challenges to election rules by dismissing cases on standing grounds.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This was perhaps their most worthy defensive performance of the year against a serious team.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the first four episodes of Bridgerton’s swoon-worthy fourth season were about desperate, hungry yearning, then the final four were more about, er, consummation—complete with secret trysts, steaming hot baths, false identities, and genuinely big shocks.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The professionalism and dedication demonstrated by all personnel involved were truly commendable.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Polestar’s willingness to deviate from the status quo of carmaking was commendable, but its strategies have been puzzling since the very beginning.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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These are laudable advances, but these metrics account for only 30 percent of total emissions from the IT sector.—
Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026
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These changes include laudable protections for tenants, but the economic effects are more uncertain.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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That short stint was immediately derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a surprise Amazon acquisition, but their impressive taste made Hollywood take notice.—
Gregory Ellwood,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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There’s ample prewar charm (mahogany inlay and parquet hardwood floors, a working fireplace with an impressive mantel), and the place is pretty turnkey.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Feb. 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
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Our movement just never had that deep sense of moral purpose that made people feel like, O.K., these people are praiseworthy people.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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And her husband, George, is awesome.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Beyond awesome displays of athleticism, the Winter Games delivered compelling storylines, some political.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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