1
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a dramatist with an estimable body of work
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2
as in respectable
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
no estimable archaeologist would be fooled by such a crude and obvious hoax
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Recent Examples of estimable
Over the course of the evening, Hedda’s job is to lubricate the estimable Professor Greenwood (Finbar Lynch), in whose hands her husband’s fate lies.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Rough-hewn wood, line dancing, cold bottles of beer, barbecue and mechanical bulls bolster the estimable list of country, hard rock, roots and crossover acts that regularly play on Friday nights.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
There is a gap for reinforcements, just as there is at right centre-half behind the estimable Fabian Schar.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Mantello does some of his finest work in a heartfelt revival that will be remembered for the estimable Lane’s career-crowning performance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Rough-hewn wood, line dancing, cold bottles of beer, barbecue and mechanical bulls bolster the estimable list of country, hard rock, roots and crossover acts that regularly play on Friday nights.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
There is a gap for reinforcements, just as there is at right centre-half behind the estimable Fabian Schar.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Mantello does some of his finest work in a heartfelt revival that will be remembered for the estimable Lane’s career-crowning performance.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Any respectable Sevillian is an expert in caracoles.—
Miguel Macias,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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No respectable woman would permit such an abomination.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In one scene, Little Death lays outrageously bloody waste to the frisky incoming counselors of Camp Miasma (played by Zach Cherry, Quintessa Swindell, and Eva Victor, among others) in a long take set to a needle drop that shouldn’t be spoiled but that adds up to something worthy of blissing out to.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Environmental-news headlines get little attention, court challenges play out in obscurity, and when people do protest, our air, water, forests, and oceans seem like afterthoughts amid so many other worthy causes.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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By the end of the season, with respected offensive line coach James Campen leading the development, maybe this group is in the right spot.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Doucet, who has had a long career as a respected media personality, echoed that sentiment and noted that there were small ways in which her abuser chipped at her esteem, such as convincing her that people said negative remarks about her.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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As the winner, the first-time nominee joined an esteemed group of past winners including Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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The Hut leaning into being the go-to place after travel ball, or soccer, or some other sport, is an admirable marketing campaign.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In a chat with my colleague Erin Jensen, Kasdan acknowledges Short's resilience is his most admirable quality.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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While attracting a large following, the book also attracted some reputable scientific scholars who scoffed at its findings.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Some reputable sources treat this like a White Lady, which is to say, forgo simple syrup and use a whole ounce of peach liqueur.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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