commendable

Example Sentences

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His counsel is always opportune: “To live peacefully with those that are harsh and perverse, or disorderly, or such as oppose us, is a great grace, and highly commendable and manly.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

It’s honestly surprising and commendable how she was able to keep her life private, and I’m happy for her.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Not that the PA is a thoroughly commendable organization.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025

"Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable."

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Positive words and phrases included generously, public-spirited, wise, beneficial, commendable, carefully researched, useful, honorable, good.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements