as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
Polestar’s willingness to deviate from the status quo of carmaking was commendable, but its strategies have been puzzling since the very beginning.
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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
And who is to say that will be the end of this improbable, commendable run?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Although history hasn't been particularly kind to this lake-blue sarong and black lace bodysuit hybrid Geena Davis wore in 1992, her fearlessly bold approach to the red carpet is surely commendable and, decades later, it's become the norm.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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
And who is to say that will be the end of this improbable, commendable run?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Although history hasn't been particularly kind to this lake-blue sarong and black lace bodysuit hybrid Geena Davis wore in 1992, her fearlessly bold approach to the red carpet is surely commendable and, decades later, it's become the norm.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
Adjective
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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
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Too many courts for too long have avoided grappling with legitimate and meritorious challenges to election rules by dismissing cases on standing grounds.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tottenham arrives like a blur, game five of an eight-game stint, seven of which are away from home, around 9,300 miles of travelling crammed into 25 days beginning with their admirable 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain on January 28.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the spirit of progress and collaboration embodied by Moore’s admirable initiative to uplift men and boys, Maryland can also lead the charge in helping to reshape the landscape of women’s health.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Standing in an envy-worthy walk-in closet completely makeup-free, the Emma actress modeled a series of wardrobe staples, including a black bomber jacket, a gray wool peacoat, a leather funnel neck jacket, and a plunging V-neck cardigan.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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It should be mentioned that several book erasures have occurred in US publishing in recent years when a particular volume was deemed censorship-worthy not by the vigilantly value-defensive right but the vigilantly value-defensive left.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These changes include laudable protections for tenants, but the economic effects are more uncertain.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer empowerment is a laudable aim, but in complex clinical decisions, empowerment without expertise can lead to fragmentation, risk and inefficiency.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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There are praiseworthy advocates and organizations for improving central city neighborhoods.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Known for its arts and music festivals, incredible food, gorgeous squares, and impressive museums, the city also boasts easy beach access with Tybee Island just a quick hop, skip, and a jump away.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pundits are piling on, with the groupthink of armchair analysts reflexively comparing American’s stock chart to admittedly impressive peers such as Delta and United, without recognizing their differences as compared to American, which flies the world’s largest number of passengers by far.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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