as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
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Recent Examples of admirable
Furthermore, a whopping nine shapes and sizes are available, a virtually unheard-of smorgasbord of options for sleeping bags, and part of REI’s admirable efforts to share the outdoors with anyone and everyone.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Finishing a film under any circumstance is an admirable feat; getting to the world stage of Cannes and touching an audience in such a powerful way – that’s miraculous.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Either way, the commitment to capturing the pageantry and soul of college football is admirable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
However, along with its admirable service to the music community, the organization’s top role has been troubled in recent years.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Finishing a film under any circumstance is an admirable feat; getting to the world stage of Cannes and touching an audience in such a powerful way – that’s miraculous.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Either way, the commitment to capturing the pageantry and soul of college football is admirable.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
However, along with its admirable service to the music community, the organization’s top role has been troubled in recent years.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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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
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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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But the Huskies went out with pride in a neck-and-neck game, playing their best defense of the season against a worthy adversary that ultimately won it all.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The union will introduce a new customer to the Supriya universe and, in turn, project her namesake brand to a global audience–a worthy opportunity in this testing fashion landscape.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Although the aim of simplification in terms of reporting duties for companies is laudable… simplification cannot mean broad sweeping deregulation that changes the entire purposes of the previous directives.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In a laudable but clumsily executed effort to make AJLT less straight and white than its predecessor, the first season conspicuously paired each of its three returning leads with a new woman-of-color friend.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Messi has been impressive with 10 goals and six assists in 13 appearances.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The print is bold and easy to spot amongst other luggage, while the impressive craftsmanship will keep the bag itself looking brand new for many trips to come.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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
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In some quarters of our society, there seems to be an eagerness to vilify great—though humanly imperfect—historical figures who have long represented praiseworthy contributions to our nation’s success.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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