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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Supergiant’s first-ever sequel is a celebration of its predecessor, a cornucopia of additions, evolutions, and maximalist fan service that still manages to tell its own worthy story — and plenty of it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new Serena & Lily Belvedere bedding bundle may be a splurge, but one that certainly falls into trousseau-worthy category.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 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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Every autumn, avid leaf-peepers make annual pilgrimages to forests, mountains, and even deserts to view this awesome display on hikes and scenic drives.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Just another example of how awesome Probst is at his job.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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