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
His ability to make consistent plays and become the most reliable pass catcher for the team was applaudable.
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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
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
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Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.—
June 1,
NPR,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Lightweight summer texture meets a structured, work-worthy shape.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Swipes of spicy mayo bring a kick of heat and cooling creaminess, while every bite delivers smoky satisfaction worthy of the special occasion.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Widow’s Bay has an admirable relationship with its own lore, veering away from the pure mystery-box approach of treating its secrets as sacred and unknowable.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The 19-year-old’s decision-making is commendable, with eight key passes after a take-on in 2025-26.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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While this is commendable, many cheesemarkers rely on Neal’s Yard’s viability as a part of the industry.—
Olivia Potts,
Longreads,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The ambition is laudable and has characterized this institution from the beginning.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The Business Case for Gender Equality in Leadership Gender equality in leadership isn’t merely a laudable goal.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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He is credited with achieving impressive economic growth, while leading the country during a brutal two-year civil war that ended in 2022.—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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Thank you, United States Men’s National Team, for an early showing impressive enough to have already clinched the top of Group D and an advance to the knockout phase of this global event.—
Greg Cote
June 22,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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