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
This time around, Bezos has been praiseworthy of the president, attending his inauguration.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.
—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
See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy.
—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
See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy
Adjective
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In selling its example and worldview, China could draw on Confucian ideas, including the notion that collective values are more meritorious than individualistic ones.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Only a select few teams have the combination of assets Milwaukee might consider worthy in return.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Porcelain Serving Cart by Richard Schultz $4,230 Design Within Reach Knoll’s splurge worthy bar cart would look sleek perched poolside and holding a pitcher of sangria.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Spa The wellness spaces were not yet ready during my visit, so the hotel arranged an excellent massage in my suite.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Being willing to stick with a relationship after its honeymoon phase can be admirable.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Maybe in Georgia, where Mr. Johnson lives, that’s an admirable record.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s goal of more manufacturing in the United States is laudable.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Each is a laudable goal, and the final plan needs to balance them to create a workable blueprint that makes economic sense.—
Tiffany-Ann Taylor,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Putin has also invited an impressive array of foreign leaders, including Xi Jinping of China and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in part to project a personal return to the world stage.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Rafaela's hitting is less impressive than that of his two counterparts, but his defense is elite.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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