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
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The Bottom Line More admirable than effective.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
While striving for excellence is admirable, the real opportunity lies in eliminating friction points and meeting baseline expectations.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Snow White deserved an update of sorts, and this is an admirable new take that certainly is one of the better live-action remakes from Disney.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Even with his admirable work rate and determination, that’s a disappointing return for somebody playing his position for such a goal-laden side.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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Principled commitment to board diversity standards may continue to be meritorious.—
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He was awarded a citation for courage and meritorious service after an explosion in the USS Leyte aircraft carrier’s port catapult machinery room while it was stationed in the South Boston Naval Annex, his family said.—
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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.—
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There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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But Kennedy has already made that laudable goal even less achievable.—
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Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.—
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While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.—
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That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.—
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The craft credits are also praiseworthy across the board.—
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
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Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.—
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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