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
There are over a dozen artists represented, including the estimable Utagawa Hiroshige.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Not to compare our endurance test to that of poor ol’ Floyd, but still, tighter tale-telling, less musical repetition and more intimate staging could send the estimable Floyd Collins soaring.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Not to compare our endurance test to that of poor ol’ Floyd, but still, tighter tale-telling, less musical repetition and more intimate staging could send the estimable Floyd Collins soaring.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In February 2025, the proposal was recommended for funding, meaning it had been rated highly meritorious through peer review by leading scientists, was prioritized by NSF program staff, and only required final administrative approval to be awarded.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Swag itself opened with a respectable 163,000 overall units back in July despite having few physical album sales since his physical units hadn’t shipped out yet.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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And at least Brentford’s human-rights record is respectable.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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With roughly 180 resorts spread across its atolls, there are dozens of worthy five-star escapes to choose from.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Documenting that time of a young independent Africa is certainly a worthy endeavor, even though the film never discusses the artistic and moral merits of these documentaries.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Kelly is the new center after a respected nine-year run in Indianapolis (four Pro Bowls).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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MacCallum House – Historic inn in the heart of Mendocino town with charming rooms and a respected restaurant.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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His cachet as an esteemed art world figure waned decades ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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After graduating from the esteemed architecture school, the British Iraqi architect founded her own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects in 1979.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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In between all the jokes, the film stops more than once to basically lecture on this sad state of affairs, an admirable Sturges-like approach that gets laid on thick, perhaps too thick to merge successfully with the largely comedic rhythm Ansari has established so well.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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This desire to forge a bond between the old and the new is admirable.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wilson shared last year that Kalin, 19, signed a modeling contract with a reputable agency in Los Angeles.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those able to reach further, backing reputable global organizations that focus on pediatric health, nutrition, and inclusive education extends that impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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