applaudable

adjective

Definition of applaudablenext
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 Synonyms for applaudable
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. admirable
  4. excellent
  5. laudable
  6. impressive
  7. praiseworthy
  8. awesome
Adjective
  • Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.
    Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of meritorious
Adjective
  • This is a busy time, but also a worthy time to celebrate the contributions of all those who make our elections possible.
    Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
  • These are some of your top criteria for judging what makes a quality hotel—not to mention a worthy resort, cruise, spa, or island.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • While being an informed citizen who's up to date on the race and the candidates' stances and plans is admirable, there is such a thing as burning out on political news when the election is so emotional and heated.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, this maintenance is an excellent time for the IRS to test its systems to ensure that many people can submit their tax returns simultaneously.
    Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The ambitious efforts earlier in the LP are laudable, but ultimately don’t land.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • And if that means rich and poor alike are reporting large and small amounts of income as tips, that too is a laudable outcome.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,865 square feet.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • Winning the 2024 World Series is an awesome achievement that will always be remembered and celebrated.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Webb telescope trained its awesome eye on it for 14 hours total, spread across three months.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of awesome
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