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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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
The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
No meritorious credit will be granted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
No meritorious credit will be granted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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There couldn’t be a more worthy reason to come home, Mays said.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the cast are worthy, and could be viable contenders in their own right, if the show continues to pick up steam.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gluting is ranked as the second best left-hander in Illinois in the 2027 class by Prep Baseball Report behind Benet’s Quinn Rooney, who’s a Notre Dame recruit.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a world addicted to hype cycles, those traits aren’t just admirable.—
Lisa Song Sutton,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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That is an admirable quality, in any industry.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Such numbers are praiseworthy but could also distort competitive balance in domestic leagues.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Encouraging people to adopt rather than shop is a laudable goal, and Colorado is home to a number of exceptional shelters and rescue organizations that help animals and humans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The level of organization was commendable.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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But in the second half, when Romero had gone off and Spurs had moved to a back four, Dragusin looked more comfortable, physically standing up to Erling Haaland as Spurs rescued a very creditable point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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In response, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement that the ICE officer suffered internal bleeding after being struck by Goode’s vehicle, even though creditable, on-the-scene video evidence to support such claims has yet to be released.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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