as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
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Recent Examples of admirable
There is a way in which this approach is admirable.
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Justin Worland/bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
From a Western view, the rules put in place for generative AI in China veer between the admirable and the worrying.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
The effort was admirable, but the result was a bit uninspiring.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The intent to improve is admirable—who doesn't want to be better, faster, and smarter?
—Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for admirable 
Justin Worland/bogotá, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
From a Western view, the rules put in place for generative AI in China veer between the admirable and the worrying.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
The effort was admirable, but the result was a bit uninspiring.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The intent to improve is admirable—who doesn't want to be better, faster, and smarter?
—Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
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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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The song’s jaunty ’90s country vibe and Moroney’s charismatic performance make this song poised to become a worthy, enduring addition to the canon of country holiday classics.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The southpaw would be a worthy addition to the front of Boston's starting rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The ambitious efforts earlier in the LP are laudable, but ultimately don’t land.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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And if that means rich and poor alike are reporting large and small amounts of income as tips, that too is a laudable outcome.John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,865 square feet.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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More impressive is the full support for 3D graphics alongside 2D sprites.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante.Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
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This awesome product creates the perfect shelf to sleep on your side.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hernandez won the 2024 All Star Home Run Derby, which was another sign of his awesome power and stamina.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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