admirable
Example Sentences
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His decision to pardon Richard Nixon may have been an admirable attempt to unite the country and move on, but it backfired on him politically and his popularity plummeted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Ryan Christie, another admirable player picked out of his best club position, has started only nine league games for Bournemouth with another 17 appearances as substitute.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Even if ambition results in a flop, it’s far more admirable to swing hard and strike out than it is to cower in the proverbial dugout.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Williams is an inspiration to millions across the world and her message of being able to "do anything at any age" is admirable.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
All this inborn confidence was admirable, of course, but honestly, try living with it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing admirable
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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"The Man in the Water" by Roger Rosenblatt
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