APPLAUDABLE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

applaudable

adjective

Definition of applaudable

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 An applaudable 25% of all power on-site is generated by solar panels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 His ability to make consistent plays and become the most reliable pass catcher for the team was applaudable. — Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026 For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats. — Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable

Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

And while Rockliffe’s new temple of gastronomy is worthy alone of a trip here, staying the night is a must.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Follow along below for a survey of the worthiest briefcases on the market and make your daily commute just a little more stylish.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Around the Street -The financial press is doing an admirable job of puzzling through the confluence of causes of the brutal global bond-market rout, without pretending to arrive at a discrete cause.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The Grand Dining Room truly feels grand, with sophisticated fare and admirable choices offered daily.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.

— Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

The airport-massager sketch had Brunson in a supporting role to Mikey Day, whose commendable job committing to the bit couldn’t keep it from being one-note.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
The effort is commendable and represents another meaningful attempt to give athletes a structured voice.

— Chris Corr, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of commendable

Adjective

The MemoMind One did a laudable, though flawed, job of generating English subtitles for the Japanese dialogue in an episode of Digimon Beatbreak.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Carolina’s defense against all-everything running back Bijan Robinson was also laudable.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

Lulu & Georgia’s viral Azulejo Tile peel and stick offering manages to look glossy (an impressive optical illusion indeed), is deemed bathroom-safe, and can be washed with water should a food stain or oil splash manifest on the wallpaper.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Being in the playoffs should feel like an accomplishment, but winning a series would be even more impressive.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

Not as praiseworthy is a tendency to dislike being told what to do, and in proving a point, to not only cut off their nose to spite their face but to lop off their heads as well.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
While lesser-known than its aforementioned treatment mask, the serum is equally praiseworthy—particularly for anyone seeking longer, stronger hair.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

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