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
In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.
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Tom Cullinan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Ralph Lauren is the first fashion designer ever to receive the honor, in recognition of his meritorious contributions as a designer, entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
There is no history of disciplinary action in her police record, which lists several awards for meritorious police work.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Hegseth, a combat veteran, received two Bronze Stars, including a 2012 citation for meritorious service as a counterinsurgency instructor.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tom Cullinan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Ralph Lauren is the first fashion designer ever to receive the honor, in recognition of his meritorious contributions as a designer, entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
There is no history of disciplinary action in her police record, which lists several awards for meritorious police work.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Hegseth, a combat veteran, received two Bronze Stars, including a 2012 citation for meritorious service as a counterinsurgency instructor.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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That worthy goal has been raised like a hardy perennial at least since the birth of our nation, when presumably it was calculated with quill pens.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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One worthy event all Trekkies can participate in is Trek Talks 4, an annual livestream telethon to benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Coming out of the clubhouse turn, Ortiz and Sandman blew past them and hit the line two-and-a-half lengths in front of Publisher, who showed admirable kick in clawing out of the pack to place.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The debate between them is handled with admirable complexity, but the characters don’t have enough room to develop beyond the central argument of the play.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The craft credits are also praiseworthy across the board.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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While its consumer protection goals are laudable, its imprecise drafting introduces ambiguity that employers and background screening providers must now navigate.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Kennedy has already made that laudable goal even less achievable.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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The penalty applies when an eligible individual goes 63 days without creditable drug coverage.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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What worked and what didn’t for Vancouver At even strength, frankly, the Canucks got creditable performances from most of their skaters.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Of course, Greg/Gary is an honorable guy who would never bankrupt Belinda to teach her a lesson about greed and blackmail.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some Union soldiers attended the event, and two Union officers delivered orations, each focusing on the topic of reconciliation between the honorable foes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Meritorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meritorious. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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