COMMENDABLE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

commendable

adjective

Definition of commendable

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval a commendable interest in classical music

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Recent Examples of commendable The way the pups and Ryder speak to one another is commendable. — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026 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 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

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

Synecdochically connecting girls to country could make a country’s mistakes seem like admirable unruliness too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The splintering of mass media, the confluence of a cultural icon whose priorities are so admirable — the zeitgeist will simply never again support someone so pure of heart.

— Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

That’s laudable, but politically beneficial, too — another Donalds box checked.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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

The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The ingredients are impressive, but the shopper reviews are even better.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressive

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