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 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

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
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

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

There were also some surprises, some worthy, some about as welcome as the aftermath of a hot dog-eating contest on the Fourth of July.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Guests will have opportunities for photos, to meet fun guests, and make plenty of royalty-worthy memories.

— Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

In this case, no one handled it with more admirable grace than Balogun in the wake of the red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
That would be intolerable in any other setting – not because every voter or marcher is admirable, but because constitutional rights are not based on a government employee’s benevolent opinion.

— George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

These are all completely normal and commendable ways to spend summer vacation, and parents shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritizing these activities.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 July 2026
The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of commendable

Adjective

In 2018, New York City officials rolled out a voucher program with an unwieldy name, CityFHEPS, and the laudable goal of decreasing homelessness by subsidizing housing.

— Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
That’s a laudable goal, of course, except Soon-Shiong’s proclamations are mostly fluff, financially self-serving and have led to FDA wrist-slapping.

— Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 18 June 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

As notorious as Cotliar was for his accurate calls on election night, impressive memory, love for college basketball and the Los Angeles Times, he was also known around the newsroom for his occasional near-slapstick temper.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 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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