applaudable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
Adjective
  • Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 June 2025
  • His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.
    Julie Olum, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • In an admirable understatement, the outlet concludes ...
    Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 25 June 2025
  • Reaching the final destination required winning two Game 7s in the same postseason, overcoming the adversity of poor shooting performances, and slaying the demon that was the 2025 Indiana Pacers, an admirable group that became immune to any sort of pressure in fourth quarters.
    Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • Solidarity with the Palestinians was laudable, but there’s also such a thing as self-interest.
    Karl Vick, Time, 19 June 2025
  • That’s a laudable message, but there’s something frustratingly undeveloped about this love story.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • The power couple were famously photographed riding a water-taxi ahead of their nuptials, which included an impressive guest list of A-list celebrities.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Powder sand beaches, praiseworthy cuisine, endless activities, and a nightlife scene that starts at sunset and can go well past sunrise are just a few of the things that make Barbados a must this summer.
    Essence, Essence, 20 June 2025
  • The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 June 2025
  • The whole thing is sprawling, wild, fun, overwhelming, and awesome.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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