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

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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

Besting almost any Ohtani record is an admirable feat, as the two-way Dodgers star has won four MVPs, two World Series and been a six-time All-Star in his first nine MLB seasons.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 25 July 2026
As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Thomas Hummel, head of the Smell and Taste center in the department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Dresden University of Technology, who has developed olfactory implants, says Zhao’s work is commendable.

— Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
While his commitment to his royal duties is commendable, many family members are growing increasingly worried about his well-being.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Definition of commendable

Adjective

His comments may have been ill-considered since notoriety doesn’t come solely through laudable actions; Fauci faced plenty of criticism.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
These programs are laudable, certainly beneficial for some people, but overall are of limited effect even in reducing recidivism, let alone dealing with the conditions that generate criminality in the first place.

— Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

The makeover of the Taco Heads building — actually two old houses connected by a patio — is as impressive as the Teddy Wong’s conversion from a 7-Eleven.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

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