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es·​ti·​ma·​ble | \ ˈe-stə-mə-bəl How to pronounce estimable (audio) \

Definition of estimable

1 : capable of being estimated an estimable amount
2 archaic : valuable
3 : worthy of esteem an estimable adversary
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estimableness noun
estimably \ ˈe-​stə-​mə-​blē How to pronounce estimable (audio) \ adverb

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She has written an estimable novel. We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.
Recent Examples on the Web Much has been made of the feel-good elements from this locker room – and an underrated one is LB Thomas Davis' opportunity to cap his estimable career with a playoff squad. — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, "NFL power rankings after Week 17: Chiefs, Packers, Bills bunched at top," 5 Jan. 2021 Primarily, to a devoted, virtuous, honorable, and most estimable father and Christian mother, who reared him in industry and integrity on the farm in the pure surroundings of a typical Maryland home. — Mary Ann Ashcraft, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carroll Yesteryears: Glimpse at early life of sculptor William Henry Rinehart," 26 Dec. 2020 Another estimable songwriter, Kenny Rankin, a man, may have written it. — Reginald Dwayne Betts Kiese Makeba Laymon Carina Del Valle Schorske Dessa Irina Aleksander Sam Dolnick Mark Binelli Maggie Jones Rob Hoerburger Jamie Lauren Keiles Devin Gordon Jazmine Hughes Jenna Wortham Jade Chang Taffy Brodesser-akner Kaitlyn Greenidge Rowan Ricardo Phillips Michael Paterniti Wesley Morris Ismail Muhammad Anthony Giardina, New York Times, "Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.," 23 Dec. 2020 Seventy-seven million people voted for Joe Biden, the most ever for a Presidential candidate—an estimable accomplishment in the face of an incumbent President. — Michael Luo, The New Yorker, "The Work of Saving Democracy Must Go On After Trump," 12 Nov. 2020 Thus was one born one of the great (if less than admirable) lines in our city’s political history but also were planted the seeds of one of the most estimable political careers this country has ever known. — Rick Kogan, chicagotribune.com, "Climate change and Abner Mikva documentaries this week on WTTW offer a couple of hours to think before Election Day," 26 Oct. 2020 Anderson’s hopes for a judiciary that doesn’t act like a bunch of politicians rests entirely on the elevation of people like the estimable Judge Barrett. — Star Tribune, "Readers Write: The judicial branch, race in Minnesota, the pandemic response," 23 Oct. 2020 Tuesday night, Michael Pineda made his first start of the season against Chicago's estimable Dallas Kuechel. — Jim Souhan, Star Tribune, "Twins' ability to bounce back from adversity might be their best trait," 3 Sep. 2020 There’s even a website, the estimable CelebHeights, devoted to the topic. — Kristin Iversen, refinery29.com, "How Tall Is Barron Trump? A Very Serious Investigation," 17 June 2020

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First Known Use of estimable

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimable. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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estimable

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English Language Learners Definition of estimable

formal : deserving respect

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