Thesaurus results for ADMIRABLE

admirable

adjective

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of admirable

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday

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Recent Examples of admirable Americans have always had an admirable desire to improve themselves. — Evelyn Skye, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 All of these requests may be admirable, but Uncle Sam just can’t afford it anymore. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 From 2021 to 2024, Gloria did an admirable job using one-time monies to take the city through the crisis. — Carl Luna, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 For both, the pursuit of an ace despite their relatively cushy status in the standings represented admirable ambition. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admirable

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Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.

— Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
But this season, their division foes haven’t gotten any easier, and the rest of the league is out to test whether quarterback Sam Darnold can maintain last season’s star-worthy production.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

That’s laudable, but politically beneficial, too — another Donalds box checked.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
His comments may have been ill-considered since notoriety doesn’t come solely through laudable actions; Fauci faced plenty of criticism.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The ingredients are impressive, but the shopper reviews are even better.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

That’s one reason many people aspire to lead praiseworthy lives later encapsulated in obituaries.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

Adjective

And while the linebacker group is average, the secondary has a good foundation and the defensive line has enough depth and potential to be awesome.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
There is a decent chance the winner of the American League West could finish with a losing record, which would be a first in MLB history, 110 percent awesome, and worthy of its own banner.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

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