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
That’s a laudable message, but there’s something frustratingly undeveloped about this love story.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 14 June 2024
This song is exactly about that, adding a level of catharsis and laudable maturity to his catalog.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
If Harris wins, the selfless act of withdrawing from the race will be a laudable part of President Biden’s legacy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign’s intention to expand access to long-term at-home care is laudable, but a government takeover is not the solution.
—Ge Bai, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 14 June 2024
This song is exactly about that, adding a level of catharsis and laudable maturity to his catalog.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
If Harris wins, the selfless act of withdrawing from the race will be a laudable part of President Biden’s legacy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign’s intention to expand access to long-term at-home care is laudable, but a government takeover is not the solution.
—Ge Bai, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
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Ralph Lauren is the first fashion designer ever to receive the honor, in recognition of his meritorious contributions as a designer, entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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There is no history of disciplinary action in her police record, which lists several awards for meritorious police work.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera instead turns out to be an ideal action vehicle for the always watchable and rugged Butler, and a worthy enough sequel to an original that wasn’t all that original to begin with.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the moon and Mars harmonize, a worthy opponent inspires you to beat your best!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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The antic good humor with which those humans under attack cope is admirable, but we’re reminded this is no joke when one employee’s visiting teenage son is killed.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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An admirable approach, but the pit was too deep, the opposition too talented.Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 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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My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Perovskite solar cells that are seriously impressive.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Oregon transfer Chance Gray has been impressive, averaging a career-best 16 points per game in her first year in Columbus, and the explosiveness of Freshman of the Year candidate Jaloni Cambridge make this year’s Buckeyes especially dangerous.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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