as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts
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Recent Examples of praiseworthy
Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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, 20 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
Adjective
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her fantastic fourth album, Maitreya Corso, due on May 1, is a major step forward, a quirky, cozily organic, unceasingly melodic collection of Aimee Mann-worthy pop.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The infinity pool is practically on top of the shoreline, creating that Instagram-worthy effect where the water appears to spill directly into the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its keyboard and trackpad are mostly as excellent as those on a MacBook Air, only smaller.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, Cleveland was admirable for not playing the usual Washington games.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each played their respective roles with admirable consistency, providing comfort to long-term viewers through the show's initial conclusion in 2010.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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The filmmakers make an intentional decision to avoid actually sharing footage of Black deaths and anti-Black police violence on screen to avoid straying into morbid spectacle, which is a commendable ethical choice most non-Black filmmakers might not have made.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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All in all, the standards would require a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, a laudable goal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anderson’s collection was indebted to Galliano, with references to his past designs and the incorporation of cyclamen—of the kind Galliano presented to the younger couturier at their first meeting—across many pieces, as well as the impressive Musée Rodin set.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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What followed has been an impressive run for the program, which began in 2005 under current West Aurora athletic director Jason Buckley and had six winning seasons in his seven years.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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