applaudable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
Adjective
  • The award of meritorious service is given to those who have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In conclusion, time is running out for taxpayers to file meritorious claims, which include more than claims where eligibility is absolutely certain.
    Tom Cullinan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And if real silk isn’t in your budget at the moment, these are a worthy consolation prize.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
  • President Trump should be on the verge of a significant victory in his worthy campaign to rein in the administrative state — i.e., to restore constitutional order.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Her hair by Malcolm Marquez throughout PFW has been admirable as well.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
  • That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While Apple’s accomplishments in system-on-chip graphics are laudable, the Mac’s position as a gaming platform remains an increasingly excellent bonus for Mac lovers (Civilization 7 just hit macOS!)—just not a primary destination for computer gamers writ large.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, courage in the face of adversity is laudable, generically speaking, but wisdom is rarely rigid.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The eight-episode second season of XO, Kitty premiered two weeks before The Recruit’s second installment and the series was renewed for Season 3 a month later after netting an impressive 27.1 million views in its first three weeks.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Both are great performances with impressive choreography, interesting sets and powerhouse vocals.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Our casting isn’t awesome, our photography is flat, and our styling is missing the mark with young audiences.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Watching top performers get away with toxic behavior drives away your other awesome team members.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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