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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Recent Examples of praiseworthy
My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
Adjective
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Principled commitment to board diversity standards may continue to be meritorious.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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He was awarded a citation for courage and meritorious service after an explosion in the USS Leyte aircraft carrier’s port catapult machinery room while it was stationed in the South Boston Naval Annex, his family said.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That worthy goal has been raised like a hardy perennial at least since the birth of our nation, when presumably it was calculated with quill pens.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Coming out of the clubhouse turn, Ortiz and Sandman blew past them and hit the line two-and-a-half lengths in front of Publisher, who showed admirable kick in clawing out of the pack to place.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The debate between them is handled with admirable complexity, but the characters don’t have enough room to develop beyond the central argument of the play.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While its consumer protection goals are laudable, its imprecise drafting introduces ambiguity that employers and background screening providers must now navigate.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Kennedy has already made that laudable goal even less achievable.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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