as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
Dart taking responsibility for the loss displayed commendable leadership.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Considering how heavy-handed stories of this kind often are, the restraint that Wyatt and co-writers Erica Beeney, Gary Ross and David Self show here is commendable.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Such accountability is commendable.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The commendable aim was to mainstream the principle of user control over data.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the fans have not exactly stood out for their commendable behavior.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The bike will do a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), and its IDC range is a commendable 200 miles (323 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
The company has done a commendable job of introducing smaller-portion packaging, including for cheese slices and some of its Lunchables products.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These efforts are both necessary and commendable.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Considering how heavy-handed stories of this kind often are, the restraint that Wyatt and co-writers Erica Beeney, Gary Ross and David Self show here is commendable.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Such accountability is commendable.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The commendable aim was to mainstream the principle of user control over data.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the fans have not exactly stood out for their commendable behavior.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The bike will do a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), and its IDC range is a commendable 200 miles (323 km).
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
The company has done a commendable job of introducing smaller-portion packaging, including for cheese slices and some of its Lunchables products.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These efforts are both necessary and commendable.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
Adjective
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The team plays with admirable determination and focus, but the injury list was already at a critical mass before the Warner injury.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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McCarthy, 22, had an admirable NFL debut, rallying the Vikings to beat the Bears in a Monday Night game in Chicago.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If postcard-worthy views are your main objective, this contemporary home on the ocean’s edge is just the ticket.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Eggs, pickles, pimientos, and plenty of Yukon golds are the heroes of this praise-worthy potato salad.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While troops can bring short-term peace and stability, over the long haul the very nature of military occupation can undermine even the most laudable goals.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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While low-income housing may be laudable, the cost shouldn’t be borne entirely by people trying to afford to buy a new home.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The hulking forward later put the game away with an empty-netter, courtesy of another nifty feed from Malkin, who was one of the game’s most impressive players and finished with two primary assists.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Raider does give you a creditable six-speaker system for audio output, comprising two woofers and four tweeters.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
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Encouragingly for Wolves, his rating for one-on-one defending is creditable — in the 73rd percentile.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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