estimable
adjective
es·ti·ma·ble
ˈe-stə-mə-bəl 
1
: capable of being estimated
an estimable amount
2
archaic
: valuable
3
: worthy of esteem
an estimable adversary
estimableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of estimable in a Sentence
She has written an estimable novel.
We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
In its nearly 30 years of existence, the network has expanded beyond its already estimable remit as a cable network-meets-film-school, with fan events including a film festival and cruise.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2023
As a scholar of religion, however, I am frequently disappointed by the way religion is treated within the magazine’s otherwise estimable pages.
—The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Fauntleroy’s estimable list of writing credits includes collaborations with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Stevie Wonder, among others.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2023
Tether skipped straight to saying the liability wasn’t estimable, without stating expressly whether a loss was probable.
—Jonathan Weil, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022
He's now got Moore to throw to with what should be premium reinforcements in tow in what could now be a very quick rebuild centered around Fields' estimable talent.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2023
So what happens when three best friends from Atlanta — each packing their own estimable music credits — come together to pool their talents?
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2023
That, combined with the films’ estimable craft, will be impossible to ignore.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
In its nearly 30 years of existence, the network has expanded beyond its already estimable remit as a cable network-meets-film-school, with fan events including a film festival and cruise.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2023
As a scholar of religion, however, I am frequently disappointed by the way religion is treated within the magazine’s otherwise estimable pages.
—The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Fauntleroy’s estimable list of writing credits includes collaborations with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Stevie Wonder, among others.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2023
Tether skipped straight to saying the liability wasn’t estimable, without stating expressly whether a loss was probable.
—Jonathan Weil, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022
He's now got Moore to throw to with what should be premium reinforcements in tow in what could now be a very quick rebuild centered around Fields' estimable talent.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2023
So what happens when three best friends from Atlanta — each packing their own estimable music credits — come together to pool their talents?
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2023
That, combined with the films’ estimable craft, will be impossible to ignore.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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