Meaning & use
meritorious
Deserving praise, honor, or reward because of good qualities or achievements.
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The soldier received a medal for his meritorious service during the rescue mission.
Her meritorious research earned her a place among the university's top scholars.
A note on using this word
Meritorious is formal and often appears in official citations, awards, and military or academic honors.
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