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 That is commendable and I would have been very fulfilled doing so. — Jeff Giullian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Overall, the Marshall Milton ANC is a commendable pair of headphones. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Thomas Hummel, head of the Smell and Taste center in the department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Dresden University of Technology, who has developed olfactory implants, says Zhao’s work is commendable. — Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 While his commitment to his royal duties is commendable, many family members are growing increasingly worried about his well-being. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 While his expedient return to action after those injuries was commendable, the Mets are wondering if a lack of rehab took its toll. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 These are all completely normal and commendable ways to spend summer vacation, and parents shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritizing these activities. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 July 2026 The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 There's a loyalty that Maggie has for people in her life, which is a commendable thing about a human. — Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 2 July 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
  • All of these requests may be admirable, but Uncle Sam just can’t afford it anymore.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • From 2021 to 2024, Gloria did an admirable job using one-time monies to take the city through the crisis.
    — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Local catch, limoncello spritzes, and Slim Aarons-worthy scenery ahead.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • However, between the returning talent at Miami and a manageable schedule, the stage is set for Mensah to have a Heisman-worthy season.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • 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
  • These programs are laudable, certainly beneficial for some people, but overall are of limited effect even in reducing recidivism, let alone dealing with the conditions that generate criminality in the first place.
    — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of laudable
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
Adjective
  • Insider tip From check-in onward, the staff's impressive hospitality and warmth stand out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The real test is not whether an e-bike can travel an impressive distance on paper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 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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