commendable

adjective

Definition of commendablenext
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval a commendable interest in classical music

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Recent Examples of commendable No one should go anywhere without accessible hearing protection, let alone concerts or other loud events, and Loop’s covert plugs stand out with a commendable 12dB of noise reduction. — Ryan Waniata, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026 Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 That’s commendable enough to earn the laptop four stars, but not quite an Editors’ Choice award. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 Every one of these sales is a commendable victory for independent filmmaking. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The airport-massager sketch had Brunson in a supporting role to Mikey Day, whose commendable job committing to the bit couldn’t keep it from being one-note. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026 The effort is commendable and represents another meaningful attempt to give athletes a structured voice. — Chris Corr, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
  1. meritorious
  2. admirable
  3. worthy
  4. excellent
  5. laudable
  6. praiseworthy
  7. impressive
  8. creditable
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
  • Polly Pen, who played the role of cheerleader Patty Simcox, has since fashioned an admirable theatrical career while living in Manhattan.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There are few human qualities more admirable than the willingness to risk or even sacrifice one’s own life to protect others.
    — Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Quick escape There is no shortage of worthy weekend getaways from Brisbane, including the Gold Coast and Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Back at home, the Keetsa Pillow Plus offers its own take on hotel-worthy comfort.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Taken by themselves, shame and awe are neither laudable nor blameworthy.
    — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The desire to protect victims and encourage trust in law enforcement is laudable, but do existing laws go too far in prohibiting cooperation with federal authorities regarding suspects of violent crime and felons in the country illegally?
    — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Not as praiseworthy is a tendency to dislike being told what to do, and in proving a point, to not only cut off their nose to spite their face but to lop off their heads as well.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While lesser-known than its aforementioned treatment mask, the serum is equally praiseworthy—particularly for anyone seeking longer, stronger hair.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • The charter school’s impressive test scores are not just narrative, however.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Terance Mann’s buzzer-beating trey eventually capped the impressive first half, which gave the Nets a 17-point advantage.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • Earlier Monday, Justin Greaves top-scored with 73 and Chase made a defiant 70 as West Indies achieved a creditable total.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And yet Cape Verde, remarkably, gave them a genuine and creditable scare.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of creditable

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“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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