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
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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To finish things off, CND Shellac No Wipe Top Coat added red carpet-worthy shine.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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For an organization badly in need of young players who can push for NHL employment, this is a worthy experiment during a time when draft picks are dealt by the dozen at each trade deadline.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Codifying and scrutinizing what in the past was either let go or ruled on from the margins by officials is, in many ways, admirable.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pulpy with admirable performances from Tyson and Phylicia Rashad, A Fall from Grace is the first in a series of assured, technically accomplished Netflix dramas from Perry.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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Many of its overarching goals are laudable.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 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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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 17 Sep. 2025.
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