as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
Defensively, Kuminga guarded Towns most of the fourth quarter and did commendable work and also spiked a Brunson attempt at the rim.
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s sustainability ethos is truly commendable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The level of organization was commendable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The filmmakers make an intentional decision to avoid actually sharing footage of Black deaths and anti-Black police violence on screen to avoid straying into morbid spectacle, which is a commendable ethical choice most non-Black filmmakers might not have made.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Ken Feldman Tarzana The Dodgers’ efforts in helping former player Andrew Toles and his mental health condition are truly commendable.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s sustainability ethos is truly commendable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The level of organization was commendable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The filmmakers make an intentional decision to avoid actually sharing footage of Black deaths and anti-Black police violence on screen to avoid straying into morbid spectacle, which is a commendable ethical choice most non-Black filmmakers might not have made.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Ken Feldman Tarzana The Dodgers’ efforts in helping former player Andrew Toles and his mental health condition are truly commendable.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
Adjective
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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Once Greenard underwent shoulder surgery in Week 15, Turner stepped in and impacted games at an admirable level, finishing with eight sacks.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the most admirable part of the first two days is there’s evidence Miami didn’t settle for players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were seven offensive tackles regarded as worthy of first-round picks in this year’s draft, and Lomu was the seventh taken.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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By 1917, downtown was taking on a postcard-worthy shape thanks to a new city park, a commanding post office with a tower, and an arcade along Ojai Avenue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Encouraging people to adopt rather than shop is a laudable goal, and Colorado is home to a number of exceptional shelters and rescue organizations that help animals and humans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota has largely kept them to the perimeter, making life a little easier on impressive rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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In response, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement that the ICE officer suffered internal bleeding after being struck by Goode’s vehicle, even though creditable, on-the-scene video evidence to support such claims has yet to be released.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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