as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
the applaudable goal of working one's way through college
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
Adjective
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Awards are given for meritorious activities in accreditation, continuing education, educational innovation, preuniversity education, service to the IEEE EAB, employee professional development, and related achievements that advance the practice of engineering and of engineering education.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Dec. 2020 -
Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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If your coffee maker’s seen better days, then this 12-cup drip model is a worthy upgrade.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Other contributions, many of which supported worthy causes, also lacked obvious connection to Hope Florida’s mission.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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According to Aguayo, who calls LAFC and Clippers games, González had admirable discipline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Dayton has made admirable efforts to preserve and celebrate the Wright brothers’ history.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Why Traditional Customer Service Experience Fails Customers Verizon’s overall focus on customer experience is laudable, yet the customer champions initiative stands out most of all.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Sterling’s concern for future ministers’ financial burdens is laudable.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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On the other end of the spectrum, Materialists, Celine Song's quietly engrossing romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal is still holding firm in the domestic top 10, adding $1.3 million in week four for an impressive $33.5 million domestically.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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Both have been lauded for their dedication and impressive in-ring performances, with Logan Paul currently reigning as the United States Champion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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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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The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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