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
These are laudable advances, but these metrics account for only 30 percent of total emissions from the IT sector.
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Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
These changes include laudable protections for tenants, but the economic effects are more uncertain.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Winning any boys basketball league championship two years in a row is a laudable accomplishment.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
These changes include laudable protections for tenants, but the economic effects are more uncertain.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Winning any boys basketball league championship two years in a row is a laudable accomplishment.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for laudable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Amazon has so many compliment-worthy pieces to add to your collection this winter.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pathway out of poverty can only be cleared—and forged—when we all are involved and recognize parents in poverty as capable and worthy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And while striving for excellence is admirable, ballet’s obsession with excellence can make for a less-than-welcoming environment for those who just want to do it for fun.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Buendia made some telling contributions earlier in the season and, to his credit, his renaissance and willingness to stay — having rejected interest from other clubs — was highly admirable.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ellison’s vision is commendable.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Such numbers are praiseworthy but could also distort competitive balance in domestic leagues.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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