applaudable

adjective

Definition of applaudablenext
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval the applaudable goal of working one's way through college

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Recent Examples of applaudable An applaudable 25% of all power on-site is generated by solar panels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 His ability to make consistent plays and become the most reliable pass catcher for the team was applaudable. — Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026 For all of its applaudable deep research, the show is at once painstakingly specific in its references and somewhat generic in its beats. — Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaudable
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. admirable
  4. excellent
  5. commendable
  6. laudable
  7. impressive
  8. praiseworthy
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
  • The city of Chicago recently pursued a worthy effort to build affordable apartments on the West Side.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There must be aspirational elements, typically wealthy characters wearing Brunello Cucinelli while emotionally unraveling in Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchens.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Despite its admirable goal — making highly effective treatments more affordable — the program risks doing the opposite by creating a complex, burdensome process that could limit access in practice.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Loyalty to an employer can be admirable, but your company cannot guarantee your long-term security.
    — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • That is commendable and I would have been very fulfilled doing so.
    — Jeff Giullian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, the Marshall Milton ANC is a commendable pair of headphones.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendable
Adjective
  • 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
  • These programs are laudable, certainly beneficial for some people, but overall are of limited effect even in reducing recidivism, let alone dealing with the conditions that generate criminality in the first place.
    — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Alternatively, a less-than-impressive pre-season and a lack of transfer activity can leave supporters fearing the worst.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • No more impressive lunar eclipse will occur until New Year’s Eve 2028, and in North America until June 26, 2029.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 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

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“Applaudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaudable. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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