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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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There isn’t much about the Wild’s defense that is praise-worthy after allowing 14 goals — two of them empty-netters — in a pair of losses to open their second-round series with Colorado.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Once Greenard underwent shoulder surgery in Week 15, Turner stepped in and impacted games at an admirable level, finishing with eight sacks.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the most admirable part of the first two days is there’s evidence Miami didn’t settle for players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That said, Nissan has done a commendable job refining the ride quality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Casablanca’s growing collection of commendable hotels encompasses the Royal Mansour Casablanca, which reopened in 2024 following a gut renovation.—
Liza Foreman,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Encouraging people to adopt rather than shop is a laudable goal, and Colorado is home to a number of exceptional shelters and rescue organizations that help animals and humans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sara Gyorgy has put together the most impressive resume in the Fort Worth-area and can return for a senior season to chase her fourth state title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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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,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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