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Recent Examples of estimable There are over a dozen artists represented, including the estimable Utagawa Hiroshige. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 Special props to our estimable colleague Betty Lin-Fisher, who provided valuable collaboration on today's edition. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 Not to compare our endurance test to that of poor ol’ Floyd, but still, tighter tale-telling, less musical repetition and more intimate staging could send the estimable Floyd Collins soaring. Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025 On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins have remained loyal to their estimable triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for estimable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
Adjective
  • No meritorious credit will be granted.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The latter is a more digestible story for the public, and now the news of an engagement is the most respectable outcome in a time when a Coldplay affair haunted us for weeks.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The results are respectable given budgetary limits.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If postcard-worthy views are your main objective, this contemporary home on the ocean’s edge is just the ticket.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Eggs, pickles, pimientos, and plenty of Yukon golds are the heroes of this praise-worthy potato salad.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Medardo was Manuel's teacher and one of the most respected musicians in the history of cumbia orchestras in Ecuador.
    NPR, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The first biography of the writer, and an engaging one at that, the book narrates how a child of privilege evolved into an esteemed naturalist-writer and a crusader for various left-wing causes.
    Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Major donors and members of other esteemed orchestras signed letters similarly protesting the decision.
    Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The team plays with admirable determination and focus, but the injury list was already at a critical mass before the Warner injury.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • McCarthy, 22, had an admirable NFL debut, rallying the Vikings to beat the Bears in a Monday Night game in Chicago.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Your real estate professional should have a list of reputable property inspectors.
    Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Buying Contacts Online Safely In order to buy contacts online safely, customers should look for reputable retailers.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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