1
as in worthy
deserving of high regard or great approval
worked all night with meritorious determination to get the project done on time
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2
as in good
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
all agreed that the most meritorious science project had won the competition
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Recent Examples of meritorious
Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 June 2025
His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The firm’s services will be dedicated to helping veterans, Gold Star families, law enforcement offices and first responders — all unarguably meritorious individuals deserving of support.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
District 204 community volunteer Jillian Gibson was recognized with the award of meritorious service.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 June 2025
His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The firm’s services will be dedicated to helping veterans, Gold Star families, law enforcement offices and first responders — all unarguably meritorious individuals deserving of support.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
District 204 community volunteer Jillian Gibson was recognized with the award of meritorious service.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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The designer likes to curve these pretty toppers into architectural shapes to give them even more wow-worthy appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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As if lying there playing dead while gradient coils conjure an otherworldly racket that best mimics a mashup of jackhammers and Philip Glass were an admirable skill.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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One sees admirable narrative drive in writers like Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Joseph Conrad, who did their work without the benefit of motion pictures, and as a result don’t have the same clarity of vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Powder sand beaches, praiseworthy cuisine, endless activities, and a nightlife scene that starts at sunset and can go well past sunrise are just a few of the things that make Barbados a must this summer.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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But Olympia is actually the more menacing work, precisely because it’s considered more benign and laudable.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Deadbeat is a fine album where Parker tries out some new things – always commendable for an artist of his prominence.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Now, the fashion in which each scenario unfolded was thrilling for the Chargers and commendable for the Seahawks.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups have made creditable efforts in recent years to paint a more detailed picture of peace.—
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Raider does give you a creditable six-speaker system for audio output, comprising two woofers and four tweeters.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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