as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
the applaudable goal of working one's way through college
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Recent Examples of applaudable
For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats.
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Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
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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
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The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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His leadership, along with the rest of his coaching staff, has been crucial in turning a four-win team for the last two NFL seasons into a squad worthy enough of reaching the pinnacle of football once more.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop more of the best Amazon outlet deals to shop this week, from a Michael Kors tote bag to a movie-night-on-the-couch-worthy Eddie Bauer throw blanket.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The toil and sweat that’s behind the scenes to make this happen is admirable, and the technology advances in autonomy are inspiring.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The bravery and ambition are admirable, but some of those Open Division candidates might be too big and too physically advanced for the Sea Kings.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 40-year old multi-hyphenate creative has lived an abundant life in her four decades, which includes sculpting an enviable body from grit, alchemizing grief after losing her brother, father and mother a few years apart, and building a commendable career by embracing the uncomfortable.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2026
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And who is to say that will be the end of this improbable, commendable run?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The clear objective of this campaign was to make the unconscionable appear reasonable, and the reasonable appear laudable.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Trying to look one’s best, keeping one’s weight under control, having a well-fitting wardrobe, showering regularly, and keeping ear and nose hair well shorn are all laudable goals.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bieniemy could inject some new ideas after an impressive stint as running backs coach under Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears who ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards while winning their division during Bieniemy’s only year there.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Snow, sleet and ice totals have been impressive, ranging from 1 to 5 inches.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
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What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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