as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
That said, Nissan has done a commendable job refining the ride quality.
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New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Casablanca’s growing collection of commendable hotels encompasses the Royal Mansour Casablanca, which reopened in 2024 following a gut renovation.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The situation stems from the commendable liberal impulse to devote extensive resources to public education.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Defensively, Kuminga guarded Towns most of the fourth quarter and did commendable work and also spiked a Brunson attempt at the rim.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s sustainability ethos is truly commendable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The level of organization was commendable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Casablanca’s growing collection of commendable hotels encompasses the Royal Mansour Casablanca, which reopened in 2024 following a gut renovation.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The situation stems from the commendable liberal impulse to devote extensive resources to public education.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Defensively, Kuminga guarded Towns most of the fourth quarter and did commendable work and also spiked a Brunson attempt at the rim.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s sustainability ethos is truly commendable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The level of organization was commendable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In the context of 1-on-1 defense against a superstar, Jones’ effort was commendable on both plays.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Once Greenard underwent shoulder surgery in Week 15, Turner stepped in and impacted games at an admirable level, finishing with eight sacks.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the most admirable part of the first two days is there’s evidence Miami didn’t settle for players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There isn’t much about the Wild’s defense that is praise-worthy after allowing 14 goals — two of them empty-netters — in a pair of losses to open their second-round series with Colorado.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Encouraging people to adopt rather than shop is a laudable goal, and Colorado is home to a number of exceptional shelters and rescue organizations that help animals and humans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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During her first two-plus seasons on the local stage in Lemont, Pontrelli has been a standout from her impressive offensive stats to her versatility on defense.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Kidman accessorized with an impressive 2024 diamonds, according to Vogue.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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But in the second half, when Romero had gone off and Spurs had moved to a back four, Dragusin looked more comfortable, physically standing up to Erling Haaland as Spurs rescued a very creditable point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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In response, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement that the ICE officer suffered internal bleeding after being struck by Goode’s vehicle, even though creditable, on-the-scene video evidence to support such claims has yet to be released.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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