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
Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante.
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
In a country where alcohol is off the menu, the taste and range of drinks are inventive and praiseworthy.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
In a country where alcohol is off the menu, the taste and range of drinks are inventive and praiseworthy.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024
There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
Adjective
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The award of meritorious service is given to those who have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And if real silk isn’t in your budget at the moment, these are a worthy consolation prize.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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President Trump should be on the verge of a significant victory in his worthy campaign to rein in the administrative state — i.e., to restore constitutional order.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her hair by Malcolm Marquez throughout PFW has been admirable as well.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Without immediate action, the laudable goals of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the promise of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) may become unattainable.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For most sports franchises, environmental initiatives have long focused on presenting a positive public image and saving money through efficiency — laudable goals.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Carriacou also has an impressive lineup of events throughout the year, including its own Carnival celebration every February and a famed regatta, giving travelers plenty of reasons to hop on the ferry or flight from Grenada. Petite Martinique The island of Petite Martinique is, indeed, petite.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Schultz and Smith both pitched three impressive scoreless innings in their two Cactus League outings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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