as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
you showed laudable restraint in dealing with that ridiculously demanding customer
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Recent Examples of laudable
But Kennedy has already made that laudable goal even less achievable.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The persistent problem with anti-deepfake laws Though the goal of limiting deepfakes is a laudable one, critics worry some of the laws and bills being pursued go too far.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
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, 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
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
The persistent problem with anti-deepfake laws Though the goal of limiting deepfakes is a laudable one, critics worry some of the laws and bills being pursued go too far.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
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, 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
See All Example Sentences for laudable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudable
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He was awarded a citation for courage and meritorious service after an explosion in the USS Leyte aircraft carrier’s port catapult machinery room while it was stationed in the South Boston Naval Annex, his family said.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Air Medal is awarded to anyone who distinguishes themselves through meritorious achievement while flying.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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That worthy goal has been raised like a hardy perennial at least since the birth of our nation, when presumably it was calculated with quill pens.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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One worthy event all Trekkies can participate in is Trek Talks 4, an annual livestream telethon to benefit the Hollywood Food Coalition.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Coming out of the clubhouse turn, Ortiz and Sandman blew past them and hit the line two-and-a-half lengths in front of Publisher, who showed admirable kick in clawing out of the pack to place.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The debate between them is handled with admirable complexity, but the characters don’t have enough room to develop beyond the central argument of the play.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Salah then surged forward towards the edge of the box before playing an excellent pass with the outside of his left boot.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The craft credits are also praiseworthy across the board.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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What’s more impressive is that the EV can run for additional 186 miles after being charged for just ten minutes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beyond the soap world, Pearce has built an impressive career across film and TV — receiving accolades along the way, including an Emmy for Mildred Pierce and an Oscar nomination for The Brutalist (2024).—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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