LAUDABLE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

laudable

adjective

ˈlȯ-də-bəl

Definition of laudable

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 Carolina’s defense against all-everything running back Bijan Robinson was also laudable. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 While laudable, these are seen by many as unrealistic, given the current geopolitical landscape. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 In comments commending the two honorees, Caucus organizer Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies, noted that Pelosi and Pence are laudable regardless of one’s politics. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 The goal is laudable, to improve the integrity of these valuable programs. — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laudable

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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

For this story, Jessie scoured Nordstrom for a variety of ways to wear chocolate brown suede, including some more affordable options and splurge-worthy investments.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
NBCUniversal‘s Peacock is rolling out up a new way to try to get Bravo fanatics even more engaged in the network’s galaxy of reality programming drama and dish-worthy moments.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Our agency, whose staff was overwhelmingly female, decided, with admirable discretion, that the assignment should go to a man.

— Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Grant’s comeback hopefully will bode well to an interior defensive line unit that has the Dolphins playing admirable—ranked 15th—against the run.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Not as praiseworthy is a tendency to dislike being told what to do, and in proving a point, to not only cut off their nose to spite their face but to lop off their heads as well.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
While lesser-known than its aforementioned treatment mask, the serum is equally praiseworthy—particularly for anyone seeking longer, stronger hair.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

Adjective

That Langley’s song has resonated to this extent without hardly any remixes or chart-boosting gimmicks makes the classic-meets-contemporary song all the more impressive.

— Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Flaco the owl became a celebrity Central Park resident, with breathless news coverage of Flaco’s impressive self-preservation skills and, eventually, mournful obituaries when Flaco died after flying into a building.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

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