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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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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
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.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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
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
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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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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With roughly 180 resorts spread across its atolls, there are dozens of worthy five-star escapes to choose from.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Documenting that time of a young independent Africa is certainly a worthy endeavor, even though the film never discusses the artistic and moral merits of these documentaries.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Also admirable are other craft elements, notably the camera movement in two interior rotundas to capture the characters spiraling; the lighting of somber dough making scenes; and the use of songs of faith towards solemn worldbuilding, like when the Sisters cut the hair of lachrymose inductees.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Capitals have done an admirable job building a system with several high-quality young forwards, while also finding a way to stay competitive at the NHL level.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 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
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That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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This generally laudable effort by OpenAI is reflective of a broader trend that will gradually emerge among all AI makers of generative AI and large language models (LLMs).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Almost immediately, members of the public sympathetic to the defendant touted Tamura's actions as a laudable continuation of the defendant's philosophy.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Working hard is commendable, but people in the hardest-working states may need to consider taking a break once in a while, as a lack of leisure time can have a negative impact on people's physical and mental health.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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These efforts are both necessary and commendable.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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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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Those who go more than 63 days without creditable prescription drug coverage pay a penalty for the life of Part D coverage.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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