LAUDABLENESS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

laudable

adjective

ˈlȯ-də-bəl

Definition of laudable

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 Half of the opinion piece praises the efforts and contributions of Uncle Lou, all of which are certainly laudable. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Its goals may be laudable, but its approach is counterproductive. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026 Its curious name is a contraction of the English and Arabic words for water, while its underlying philosophy falls in line with the Red Sea’s laudable sustainability efforts. — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 Not every public company has the will or resources to do what Exxon did, and companies breaking the proxy firms’ grip one at a time, however laudable, will only get the market so far. — James H. Lee, Fortune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for laudable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable

Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

The series’ pilot, co-written by show creators Ellis and Ryan Murphy, does an admirable job of introducing the characters and their fraught dynamics along with the threat of a murderer known only as the Trawler.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Harm reduction was born 50 years ago of an admirable humanitarian impulse.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Thomas Hummel, head of the Smell and Taste center in the department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Dresden University of Technology, who has developed olfactory implants, says Zhao’s work is commendable.

— Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
While his commitment to his royal duties is commendable, many family members are growing increasingly worried about his well-being.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Definition of commendable

Adjective

Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

Adjective

While not as showy or Instagram friendly, how Caminero has matured and improved overall at the plate actually may be more impressive.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
But the Big Ten has developed plenty of impressive atmospheres too, with Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska leading the way.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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