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
West Virginia’s leader, the estimable E. Gordon Gee, stepped down last year at the age of 81.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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
There is a gap for reinforcements, just as there is at right centre-half behind the estimable Fabian Schar.
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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.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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.
—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Oct. 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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Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.
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Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Another pick worthy of a spot in your warm-weather wardrobe, this Floral Find Half-Zip Pullover is going for less than $30.
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Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon’s firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
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The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.
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The design house has collaborated with esteemed names ranging from Zaha Hadid to Verner Panton and is best known for its lustrous silver tabletop pieces.
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The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish.
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Widow’s Bay has an admirable relationship with its own lore, veering away from the pure mystery-box approach of treating its secrets as sacred and unknowable.
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Most reputable surgeons will provide an all-in quote after a consultation so there are no surprises.
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Every reputable provider will share one.
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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