as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
you showed laudable restraint in dealing with that ridiculously demanding customer
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Recent Examples of laudable
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.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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
The plan is estimated to create 82,000 additional units of housing across the five boroughs over the next 15 years — a laudable step towards easing our housing crisis but hardly a complete reinvention of a city that has grown by some 3 million people in the last 100 years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump’s goal of more manufacturing in the United States is laudable.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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
The plan is estimated to create 82,000 additional units of housing across the five boroughs over the next 15 years — a laudable step towards easing our housing crisis but hardly a complete reinvention of a city that has grown by some 3 million people in the last 100 years.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump’s goal of more manufacturing in the United States is laudable.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
Adjective
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Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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In an admirable understatement, the outlet concludes ...—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
25 June 2025
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Reaching the final destination required winning two Game 7s in the same postseason, overcoming the adversity of poor shooting performances, and slaying the demon that was the 2025 Indiana Pacers, an admirable group that became immune to any sort of pressure in fourth quarters.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 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
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The duo's impressive in-ring skill earned them the NXT Tag Team Championship.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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