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
That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
The craft credits are also praiseworthy across the board.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
This time around, Bezos has been praiseworthy of the president, attending his inauguration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
Adjective
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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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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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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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While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.—
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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.—
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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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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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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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