praiseworthy

adjective

ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce praiseworthy (audio)
Definition of praiseworthynext
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 From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America. — Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 There are praiseworthy advocates and organizations for improving central city neighborhoods. — Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The lack of cutting-room material serves as a testament to Don Trip and Starlito’s innate chemistry and mastery of their creative process, which continues to yield praiseworthy results more than a decade after their first pairing. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. excellent
  4. admirable
  5. commendable
  6. laudable
  7. impressive
Adjective
  • The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of meritorious
Adjective
  • Named one of the most charming small towns in Alabama and under-the-radar mountain destinations, Mentone offers not only gorgeous views, but plenty of worthy accommodations from golf and ski resorts to dude ranches.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Its splurge-worthy Iridium Spa resembles a crustacean with overwater treatment rooms acting as claws.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Switzerland has done an admirable job trying to give itself chances but has struggled to convert them.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • These are all completely normal and commendable ways to spend summer vacation, and parents shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritizing these activities.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 July 2026
  • The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of commendable
Adjective
  • In 2018, New York City officials rolled out a voucher program with an unwieldy name, CityFHEPS, and the laudable goal of decreasing homelessness by subsidizing housing.
    — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • That’s a laudable goal, of course, except Soon-Shiong’s proclamations are mostly fluff, financially self-serving and have led to FDA wrist-slapping.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 18 June 2026
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Yet the 23-year-old midfielder has been a catalyst behind England’s impressive run at the tournament, scoring six goals in six matches.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Not a record-setter While the sale price was impressive, the pen and switch did not break into the top 10 list of the highest prices at a public sale for space artifacts and memorabilia.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of impressive

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