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
On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
At the heart of Mo, a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy from co-creator and star Mo Amer, is the tension between Mo the regular guy and Mo the stateless survivor, a man of estimable charms and abilities who is legally prohibited from establishing a legitimate career.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Remember those catchy songs, fabulous choreography, and appropriate use of Lady Gaga’s estimable talents?
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
At the heart of Mo, a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy from co-creator and star Mo Amer, is the tension between Mo the regular guy and Mo the stateless survivor, a man of estimable charms and abilities who is legally prohibited from establishing a legitimate career.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Remember those catchy songs, fabulous choreography, and appropriate use of Lady Gaga’s estimable talents?
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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In selling its example and worldview, China could draw on Confucian ideas, including the notion that collective values are more meritorious than individualistic ones.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even among more respectable children’s literature from its time, Peter was a thoughtful creation, his architects never hesitating to use his famous credo: With great power comes great responsibility.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The Nasdaq Composite had a slightly better session, closing at a respectable 0.32%.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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But the Huskies went out with pride in a neck-and-neck game, playing their best defense of the season against a worthy adversary that ultimately won it all.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The union will introduce a new customer to the Supriya universe and, in turn, project her namesake brand to a global audience–a worthy opportunity in this testing fashion landscape.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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In My Defense … A question often posed by my esteemed readers: Why are there so few dumps?—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The show is an exclusive opportunity for sourcing antique, vintage and estate jewelry and timepieces from esteemed dealers hailing from across the globe, right in line with modern jewelry retailers that now include vintage one-of-a-kind pieces into their sales mix.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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Madigan has done an admirable job as IG and seems respected for her work ethic.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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This is an amazing way to gain visibility with reputable personalities who are vouching for your brand.—
William Butrymowicz,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Even berries purchased from reputable organic farmers may have been sprayed with pesticide at some point.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Today, that distinguished tradition continues, with the distillery's current leadership or their cadre of seasoned master tasters personally vetting these casks.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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