as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts
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The 2013 elections that brought both to power were praiseworthy for being more fair and peaceful than Kenya’s 2007 election, and both leaders have presided over a boom in the Kenyan economy.
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Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Arsenal has had a triumphant season by almost any measure: more wins than even the Invincibles recorded in 2004, the best defense in England, unbeaten status against the five teams the club considers its real peers and a praiseworthy haul of 89 points.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Following the man’s death, certain pro-Palestinian activists, along with some in the press, have sought to characterize his suicide as righteous and praiseworthy.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 3 Mar. 2024
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Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Arsenal has had a triumphant season by almost any measure: more wins than even the Invincibles recorded in 2004, the best defense in England, unbeaten status against the five teams the club considers its real peers and a praiseworthy haul of 89 points.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Following the man’s death, certain pro-Palestinian activists, along with some in the press, have sought to characterize his suicide as righteous and praiseworthy.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 3 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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There is a way in which this approach is admirable.Justin Worland/Bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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The staff and volunteers of an organization are typically passionate about the mission, and the mission of Girl Scouts is admirable.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Swing State Polls: Trump Leads Harris In North Carolina And Arizona, Tie In Georgia (Updated) Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are theoretically laudable for these nations but before they can be addressed, hundreds of millions of people need access to stable, affordable energy access today.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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But where past generations’ fungi phase typically involved tripping at concerts or watching The Wizard of Oz while playing Dark Side of the Moon, the modern youth mushroom movement has more laudable goals and far broader aspirations.Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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Even more impressive is that Holloway had already been winning every round before that, tuning Gaethje up with a flurry of precise punches before the knockout occurred.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even more impressive, since Adams was traded to the Jets, Wilson has become the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver for the franchise.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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