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as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a dramatist with an estimable body of work
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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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What a shame that a writer-director of Schrader’s stature returns to the Cannes competition for the first time since 1988 with such a minor entry in his estimable filmography.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks Not even getting busted for speaking truth to power about the show’s estimable host, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson, adding another name to her list of recent Distinguished, Steel-Belted IRL Women takes), can temper McAllister’s hustle and flow.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks Not even getting busted for speaking truth to power about the show’s estimable host, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson, adding another name to her list of recent Distinguished, Steel-Belted IRL Women takes), can temper McAllister’s hustle and flow.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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Modena says the new car will accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and top out at a respectable 177 mph.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Speak No Evil, a James McAvoy–starring remake of a 2022 Danish-Dutch psycho-thriller of the same name, delivered respectable returns for Blumhouse ($76.2 million on a $15 million budget).Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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This is a busy time, but also a worthy time to celebrate the contributions of all those who make our elections possible.Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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These are some of your top criteria for judging what makes a quality hotel—not to mention a worthy resort, cruise, spa, or island.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Dow Jones, finally, on November 4, 2024 allowed Nvidia to enter its esteemed Index.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The penalty resulted in Bell's expulsion from the playoffs, clearing the way for William Byron to compete in the esteemed Championship 4 race in Phoenix.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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While being an informed citizen who's up to date on the race and the candidates' stances and plans is admirable, there is such a thing as burning out on political news when the election is so emotional and heated.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The intelligence agencies encouraged voters to seek information about voting practices from reputable sources.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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While the information provided by AI tools can be a great starting point, make sure to follow up with reputable sources and acquire personalized advice from experts like financial advisors and accountants.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The American Academy of Sciences & Letters has announced the 10 recipients of this year’s Barry Prize, given to scholars at U.S. colleges and universities for distinguished intellectual achievements in the arts, sciences and learned professions.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the transcripts, Man Boy Slim—a rickety thin 20-year-old local, with, at a cursory glance, a distinguished career at that time of stealing hubcaps and hunting deer out of season—made many claims about the biologists.Jeff VanderMeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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