as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
you showed laudable restraint in dealing with that ridiculously demanding customer
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Recent Examples of laudable
But the organization needs resources to sustain its essential work and to achieve its laudable goal of ending elder hunger in the city in the next 15 years.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Boston Public School students desperately need an overhauled stadium, but that laudable project is entangled with Boston Legacy, a new National Women’s Soccer League team.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But Olympia is actually the more menacing work, precisely because it’s considered more benign and laudable.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
While troops can bring short-term peace and stability, over the long haul the very nature of military occupation can undermine even the most laudable goals.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Boston Public School students desperately need an overhauled stadium, but that laudable project is entangled with Boston Legacy, a new National Women’s Soccer League team.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But Olympia is actually the more menacing work, precisely because it’s considered more benign and laudable.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
While troops can bring short-term peace and stability, over the long haul the very nature of military occupation can undermine even the most laudable goals.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
Adjective
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The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And fans seem to see these rings as signs that their respective men are worthy partners.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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Live bootlegs of this tour (like Patriots of the Wasteland or Five Alive) definitely make the case that this lineup had a worthy album in them.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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All of that is admirable, but none of it exempts the show from criticism.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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That goes double for its star, who throws herself into the role with a unihibitedness and a dedication that Lee would find admirable.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The result is a coast-to-coast list of 20 beloved local spots worth planning a road trip around — places where hospitality is warm, cuts are prime, sides are premium, the wine list is commendable, and dinner still feels like an event — the kind where lifelong memories are made.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
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What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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