commendable

Example Sentences

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So it is commendable that the Detroit Institute of Arts is now giving more prominence to its collection of African-American art, which it began collecting in the 1940s, many years before others did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 20, 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

“That’s commendable, of course. Well, I won’t insist.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith