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
Rough-hewn wood, line dancing, cold bottles of beer, barbecue and mechanical bulls bolster the estimable list of country, hard rock, roots and crossover acts that regularly play on Friday nights.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 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
There are over a dozen artists represented, including the estimable Utagawa Hiroshige.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 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
There are over a dozen artists represented, including the estimable Utagawa Hiroshige.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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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In those situations, eligibility rules are viewed as non-meritorious and undermining a competitive market for teams to buy players’ services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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He has been recognized six times by the Police Department for excellent and meritorious police duty, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Caligula selected respectable family men of good reputation, who were conspicuous for some physical disability, for a mock fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday evening, a respectable crowd showed up in the Mojave Tent to pay their respects to the Godfather of Punk, who first played Coachella in a reunion with the Stooges in 2003.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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There were seven offensive tackles regarded as worthy of first-round picks in this year’s draft, and Lomu was the seventh taken.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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By 1917, downtown was taking on a postcard-worthy shape thanks to a new city park, a commanding post office with a tower, and an arcade along Ojai Avenue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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With an enormous collection of European art from the continent’s most respected masters, the museum is a must-see for anyone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gamow had an office on the second floor of the company’s six-story building while his friend and esteemed colleague Stern worked on the fifth floor.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The tribute began with a pre-recorded video of 99-year-old Brooks detailing the history of comedy greats in film, including Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton — all the way from silents to now — to introduce Murphy as a newer member in that esteemed club.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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While her pace and penchant for getting into good spaces are admirable, her lack of end product still leaves much to be desired.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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For 36 years, PEOPLE has honored the most aesthetically admirable A-listers in the world on the cover of our annual issue, starting with the timeless Michelle Pfeiffer in 1990.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of reputable home warranty companies, including Everything Breaks.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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