commendable

Example Sentences

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Instead, the fight the tourists showed early on Saturday was commendable.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“Thoughtful inquiry is always commendable, but that inquiry should not be confused with baseless skepticism, which is what I think we’re encountering here,” said panel member Dr. Cody Meissner, who voted against ending the recommendation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

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

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

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements