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as in worthy
deserving of high regard or great approval
worked all night with meritorious determination to get the project done on time
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as in good
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
all agreed that the most meritorious science project had won the competition
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Recent Examples of meritorious
His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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, 26 Sep. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meritorious
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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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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 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 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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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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This frame is simply too packed with huge Christmas singles for V to compete, but the growth is still laudable.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Charter Revision Commission appointed by Mayor Adams on Thursday serves two purposes and both are laudable.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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There’s the promise of results like the previous three games, creditable draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager at the end of October, and his compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy came in and steadied the ship with three wins and a creditable draw against Chelsea.Darren Richman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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And for those who were denied an honorable discharge, the Pentagon would commit to a streamlined upgrade review process.Matthew Mosk, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brienne of Tarth The most honorable knight in Westeros doesn't have a bad bone in her body.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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