estimable

adjective

ˈe-stə-mə-bəl How to pronounce estimable (audio)
Definition of estimablenext
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 Ogle the estimable rare book room and the museum of vintage typewriters. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 1 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for estimable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
  1. meritorious
  2. respectable
  3. worthy
  4. respected
  5. excellent
  6. esteemed
  7. admirable
  8. reputable
Adjective
  • The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of meritorious
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  • Blades Brown was in the field in Mexico and finished a respectable T-19, and during the event, an unsubstantiated yet absolutely hysterical rumor about the teenage phenom made the rounds in the golf world.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Figure just one team each will qualify for the playoffs out of the NFC East and NFC South, which would mean the remaining five would come from the NFC North and NFC West — and both of those divisions are respectable from top to bottom.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • If Menendez is declared the winner, his election will mark an end to the dramatic and routine telenovela-worthy disputes between Lago and Castro during commission meetings.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, its Actua 360 display is 10% larger and 50% brighter at 3000 nits than the Pixel Watch 3, making the Pixel Watch 5 a worthy upgrade.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Mathematical proofs can be digitized and objectively verified, and the field of mathematics is highly respected.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • For more than four decades Denise has been on WJZ's anchor desk, one of the most respected broadcast journalists in town and also one of the most versatile.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Rob is the perfect choice to receive this award and join our esteemed list of artists who not only love cinema but continue to have a deep impact on our industry.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The pair — about a year apart in age — met at England’s esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company, with Stewart joining in 1966 and McKellen in 1974.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • But in their more than 50 million years on Earth, these maligned creatures have developed some admirable qualities, too.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • While impressive on some level, and even admirable to some, this aggressive buying of severe weakness is not something that has typically coincided with important market lows.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Buy gift cards from reputable retailers and inspect physical cards for signs of tampering.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • He’s been troubled to see more reputable venues conferring legitimacy on these commercial MRT operations.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of reputable

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