as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.
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Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ellison’s vision is commendable.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
The professionalism and dedication demonstrated by all personnel involved were truly commendable.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Polestar’s willingness to deviate from the status quo of carmaking was commendable, but its strategies have been puzzling since the very beginning.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
The only problem is the Heat are a commendable but unsteady evangelist for trying to win every night out.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Baltimore is a much closer commute to Annapolis, where Volker did a commendable job leading the Midshipmen defense.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
One year and three days later, Harrison’s co-interim replacements, Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi, performed a commendable containment of the NBA’s Exxon Valdez calamity.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 40-year old multi-hyphenate creative has lived an abundant life in her four decades, which includes sculpting an enviable body from grit, alchemizing grief after losing her brother, father and mother a few years apart, and building a commendable career by embracing the uncomfortable.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ellison’s vision is commendable.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
The professionalism and dedication demonstrated by all personnel involved were truly commendable.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Polestar’s willingness to deviate from the status quo of carmaking was commendable, but its strategies have been puzzling since the very beginning.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
The only problem is the Heat are a commendable but unsteady evangelist for trying to win every night out.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Baltimore is a much closer commute to Annapolis, where Volker did a commendable job leading the Midshipmen defense.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
One year and three days later, Harrison’s co-interim replacements, Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi, performed a commendable containment of the NBA’s Exxon Valdez calamity.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 40-year old multi-hyphenate creative has lived an abundant life in her four decades, which includes sculpting an enviable body from grit, alchemizing grief after losing her brother, father and mother a few years apart, and building a commendable career by embracing the uncomfortable.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
Adjective
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while striving for excellence is admirable, ballet’s obsession with excellence can make for a less-than-welcoming environment for those who just want to do it for fun.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Buendia made some telling contributions earlier in the season and, to his credit, his renaissance and willingness to stay — having rejected interest from other clubs — was highly admirable.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Amazon has so many compliment-worthy pieces to add to your collection this winter.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pathway out of poverty can only be cleared—and forged—when we all are involved and recognize parents in poverty as capable and worthy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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All in all, the standards would require a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, a laudable goal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such numbers are praiseworthy but could also distort competitive balance in domestic leagues.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Our movement just never had that deep sense of moral purpose that made people feel like, O.K., these people are praiseworthy people.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But in the second half, when Romero had gone off and Spurs had moved to a back four, Dragusin looked more comfortable, physically standing up to Erling Haaland as Spurs rescued a very creditable point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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And Romesh Ranganathan makes a creditable West End debut as the doctor who lives next door.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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