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 centers are authorized by Congressional mandate to uphold Title 4 of the Civil Rights Act, while DEI policies, however laudable, are not.
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Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
While commemorating Second Chance Month is laudable, committing to action on making the goal of redemption a reality is the next step.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Using this unusual setting is a laudable attempt to break out of the old rock-movie formula of filming artists performing in concert halls.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the most laudable achievements are those accomplished amid adversity.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
While commemorating Second Chance Month is laudable, committing to action on making the goal of redemption a reality is the next step.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Using this unusual setting is a laudable attempt to break out of the old rock-movie formula of filming artists performing in concert halls.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the most laudable achievements are those accomplished amid adversity.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
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In selling its example and worldview, China could draw on Confucian ideas, including the notion that collective values are more meritorious than individualistic ones.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The historic all-female space crew was assembled to promote female representation in space — a worthy undertaking since nearly 90% of the over 700 people who have traveled to space are men.—
Sheetal Khedkar Rao,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Hopefully, Amazon will soon have a worthy offering in Kuiper that dials up the competitive heat.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The Edge's stabilization does an admirable job steadying the 8K footage, though 4K video looks even more stable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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In many ways, that is admirable, but to catch Barcelona, Chelsea probably require a superstar or two.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In some quarters of our society, there seems to be an eagerness to vilify great—though humanly imperfect—historical figures who have long represented praiseworthy contributions to our nation’s success.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Reserve this prime space for content that demonstrates your expertise or highlights impressive client results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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It’s got a wide range from super fine powdery grains to cracked peppercorns and has impressive output with fewer twists.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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