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
On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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Its Lifetime Achievement and other meritorious award recipients will be named later.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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His 35-year career has been recognized in more than 100 awards for meritorious and heroic service, including a presidential commendation for heroism by President Ronald Reagan and two Distinguished Service Awards from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Zeller was taken ahead of the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steven Adams, a pair of big men who’ve had more than respectable careers.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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The eight students chosen to present their collections to the esteemed members of the fashion industry were Elena Maria Brugnara, Eleonora Maccarone, Giulia Lin, Martina La Gatta, Regina Branca, Martina Troya Malo, Shreya and Li Xintong.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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On the other hand, White doing Survivor represents a surrender of control that risks jeopardizing an esteemed image (particularly compared to other reality TV contestants).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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In an admirable understatement, the outlet concludes ...—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
25 June 2025
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Reaching the final destination required winning two Game 7s in the same postseason, overcoming the adversity of poor shooting performances, and slaying the demon that was the 2025 Indiana Pacers, an admirable group that became immune to any sort of pressure in fourth quarters.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Purchase your roses from a reputable supplier, as these are more likely to be properly labeled and cared for.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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There are several reputable filler brands on the market, including Juvederm (by Allergan), Restylane (by Galderma), RHA Collection (by Revance), and others.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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From September 25-28, the Windy City hosts Chicago Gourmet one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Developers feed their chatbot models on a torrent of material, much of it scraped from the web — everything from distinguished literary works to random babbling — as well as collections holding millions of books, articles, scientific papers and the like, some of it copyrighted.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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