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Recent Examples of meritorious Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later. 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 See All Example Sentences for meritorious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
Adjective
  • However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Best Time to Visit Because of its prime location in Southern California, Long Beach is a vacation-worthy destination all year round.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.
    Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • His words hint at an admirable amount of awareness.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Most point to his passion for the business, his never-ending enthusiasm and his integrity as among his most admirable qualities.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • 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, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • While low-income housing may be laudable, the cost shouldn’t be borne entirely by people trying to afford to buy a new home.
    James Burling, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Local cideries Haykin Family Cider and Snow Capped Cider also made a commendable showing with a total of seven medals.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Encouragingly for Wolves, his rating for one-on-one defending is creditable — in the 73rd percentile.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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