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Term: Meritorous

Description:

Meritorous is an adjective that describes something or someone deserving recognition or reward due to their merits or achievements.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Worthy of praise or commendation.
• Sense 2: Having or showing good qualities or virtues.

Usage:

In popular usage:

• "The actress received a meritorous award for her outstanding performance in the film."
• "His meritorous efforts in charity work gained him respect from the community."

In local usage:

• "The local mayor was honored with a meritorous certificate for his contributions to the town's development."
• "The teacher's meritorous dedication to her students earned her the admiration of parents."

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• Books on Meritorous Achievements
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