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 applaudable
His ability to make consistent plays and become the most reliable pass catcher for the team was applaudable.
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Juston Lewis,
Florida Times-Union,
15 Jan. 2026
For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats.
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Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Juston Lewis,
Florida Times-Union,
15 Jan. 2026
For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats.
—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
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Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.
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Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.
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Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).
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But those that are purchase-worthy are finding a growing crowd of younger entrepreneurs eager to buy at the right price.
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There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people.
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But the spirit in which the challenge was launched was admirable and rooted in the fierce competitiveness that both made the SWC fun and perpetuated its demise.
Adjective
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
Adjective
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The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den.
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There's a loyalty that Maggie has for people in her life, which is a commendable thing about a human.
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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.
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The ambition is laudable and has characterized this institution from the beginning.
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Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline.
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So, even more impressive to me is the way these grills can hold hot flames stable.
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While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.
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Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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