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
Examples of estimable in a Sentence
She has written an estimable novel.
We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
At the heart of Mo, a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy from co-creator and star Mo Amer, is the tension between Mo the regular guy and Mo the stateless survivor, a man of estimable charms and abilities who is legally prohibited from establishing a legitimate career.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Remember those catchy songs, fabulous choreography, and appropriate use of Lady Gaga’s estimable talents?
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for estimable
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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