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 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 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
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
  • Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions is an admirable example of how focus and restraint can lay the foundation for a major business.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Such ruthless prioritization produced some admirable results.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • The city’s postcard sights and destination-worthy dining spots require at least a 20-minute taxi drive or a hop on The Siam’s boat, which can drop you off at most piers along the river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The punch-worthy parody of Altman’s characterization ramps up once he’s motivated to push back against — or trample over — the safety guardrails that Ilya prizes above all else, but so does the depth of his world-breaking cynicism.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • That American Girl has helped foster an interest in the past while shaping futures is both undeniable and laudable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The MemoMind One did a laudable, though flawed, job of generating English subtitles for the Japanese dialogue in an episode of Digimon Beatbreak.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 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
  • Those three veteran defensive linemen were major contributors to Miami’s most impressive defensive performance of the season.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As impressive as the revival has been so far, the Sox don’t seem simply happy to be here.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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