as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a commendable interest in classical music
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Recent Examples of commendable
While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The result is a coast-to-coast list of 20 beloved local spots worth planning a road trip around — places where hospitality is warm, cuts are prime, sides are premium, the wine list is commendable, and dinner still feels like an event — the kind where lifelong memories are made.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
But its over-all attempt to broaden the economic lens is commendable.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Europe has also done commendable work on sustaining Ukraine’s frail financial system and covering most of its civilian budget needs.
—Olga Tokariuk, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Twellman and Fox analyst Alexi Lalas agreed that Mascherano has done a commendable job in his first year as a professional head coach.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Controlled by the company’s new Neural Joint V2 Controller, the robotic hand mirrors human finger movements with commendable speed and low apparent latency.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
Moreover, their commitment to giving back to our communities is commendable and aligns perfectly with our values.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Deadbeat is a fine album where Parker tries out some new things – always commendable for an artist of his prominence.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commendable
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The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.—
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
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All of that is admirable, but none of it exempts the show from criticism.—
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That goes double for its star, who throws herself into the role with a unihibitedness and a dedication that Lee would find admirable.—
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And fans seem to see these rings as signs that their respective men are worthy partners.—
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Live bootlegs of this tour (like Patriots of the Wasteland or Five Alive) definitely make the case that this lineup had a worthy album in them.—
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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That’s extremely laudable, as was the way Duke played in overtime.—
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Over-the-top features—like the catapult that flings massive amounts of human excrement into the Burgher realm—only undermine his laudable intentions.—
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Despite such a praiseworthy showing, Leavitt and Ballas were sent packing ahead of the season's grand finale.—
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What Gates has done is courageous and praiseworthy.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
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Sunderland’s stalemate at home against Manchester City was more creditable again, and vindication of their approach to the transfer market is the fact that departures to the Africa Cup of Nations haven’t knocked them out of their stride.—
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The net effect is a creditable, hard-to-rattle advance, with arguably incomplete pullbacks draining some froth but failing to go deep or long enough to more fully reset the tape.—
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“Commendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commendable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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