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 Going into debt to help your children is a commendable gesture. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 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 Bridges was a commendable player in Charlotte in several ways. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 Perez’s willingness to directly address issues that many reporters either ignore or soften is commendable. — Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 15 May 2026 While this is commendable, many cheesemarkers rely on Neal’s Yard’s viability as a part of the industry. — Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026 The 19-year-old’s decision-making is commendable, with eight key passes after a take-on in 2025-26. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 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 Intentionally violating the CC&Rs assessment allocation, even for a commendable reason, could place the board outside the business judgment rule as well as outside the coverage of the HOA’s directors and officers liability insurance. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable

Adjective

Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.

— June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

In this case, no one handled it with more admirable grace than Balogun in the wake of the red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
That would be intolerable in any other setting – not because every voter or marcher is admirable, but because constitutional rights are not based on a government employee’s benevolent opinion.

— George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
But those that are purchase-worthy are finding a growing crowd of younger entrepreneurs eager to buy at the right price.

— John Schroyer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

In 2018, New York City officials rolled out a voucher program with an unwieldy name, CityFHEPS, and the laudable goal of decreasing homelessness by subsidizing housing.

— Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
That’s a laudable goal, of course, except Soon-Shiong’s proclamations are mostly fluff, financially self-serving and have led to FDA wrist-slapping.

— Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 18 June 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

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
Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

Adjective

As notorious as Cotliar was for his accurate calls on election night, impressive memory, love for college basketball and the Los Angeles Times, he was also known around the newsroom for his occasional near-slapstick temper.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

And yet Cape Verde, remarkably, gave them a genuine and creditable scare.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Pittsburgh and Midvale employed the first metallurgical chemists; William Sellers did the first creditable work with tool steel; the first chemical-dye factory opened.

— Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026

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