admirable
Example Sentences
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His determination may be admirable, but the sheer, futile arrogance of such a display backfires in equally spectacular fashion.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
But this makes the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot look all the more admirable even with its soft edges.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, says the idea of the scheme is admirable, but warns it might "not live up to the rhetoric".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In American history, character is frequently regarded as a personality trait, an admirable but secondary factor in achieving results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
They would think him, as indeed, he was, a pious youth with the most admirable filial sentiments.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing admirable
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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