applaudable

adjective

Definition of applaudablenext
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
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. admirable
  4. excellent
  5. commendable
  6. laudable
  7. impressive
  8. praiseworthy
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
  • Manning struggled with Ohio State’s coverage disguises and threw one interception (and had another turnover-worthy throw, according to Pro Football Focus).
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For early ethologists, pure observation and description were worthy on their own.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Verdict Cadillac’s mission to take a basic electric crossover and transform it into a grand tourer with the Optiq-V is admirable.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The selection process does not judge whether a study is admirable or absurd, good or bad.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Lampard felt his players deserved a point after creating several excellent chances.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Picturesque views of the surrounding Casco Bay are abundant, and its consistently excellent food scene has made the city a culinary hot spot for the ages.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • McCord has good size, adequate talent and commendable resilience.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Coming shortly after a commendable performance in a UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the Thomas Frank era started positively.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendable
Adjective
  • That’s laudable, but politically beneficial, too — another Donalds box checked.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Cavaliers were off in Week 1, still basking in one of the most impressive opening performances of the season.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • That’s one reason many people aspire to lead praiseworthy lives later encapsulated in obituaries.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of praiseworthy

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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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