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
There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Yet not only have the rumors of physical media’s death been greatly exaggerated as boutique labels step in to pick up the slack, but even at the studio level, praiseworthy efforts to showcase archival treasures are alive and well.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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.
—Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
Yet not only have the rumors of physical media’s death been greatly exaggerated as boutique labels step in to pick up the slack, but even at the studio level, praiseworthy efforts to showcase archival treasures are alive and well.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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.
—Jacqueline R. McAllister, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
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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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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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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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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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Perovskite solar cells that are seriously impressive.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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