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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  • Those are respectable numbers, but fans have been clamoring for more game-changing plays from a pass rusher who terrorized opposing offensive linemen during training camp.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Turning up the volume on their performance made Miami’s defense respectable for three quarters of Sunday’s loss to the Vikings.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • The city’s postcard sights and destination-worthy dining spots require at least a 20-minute taxi drive or a hop on The Siam’s boat, which can drop you off at most piers along the river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The punch-worthy parody of Altman’s characterization ramps up once he’s motivated to push back against — or trample over — the safety guardrails that Ilya prizes above all else, but so does the depth of his world-breaking cynicism.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Tabor, a highly respected coach around the league, cracks down on his special teams players frequently.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Safeguarding privacy and common-sense boundaries Schools work best when students feel safe, respected and comfortable.
    — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Beyond access to esteemed experts, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with so many incredible women.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Vaughan was the voice of the BBC’s heavyweight science series Horizon, and Radio 4’s esteemed arts show Kaleidoscope.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions is an admirable example of how focus and restraint can lay the foundation for a major business.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Such ruthless prioritization produced some admirable results.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Prices start at around $40 for a rickety model that will only last a few months, $300 for something durable from a reputable brand, and closer to $800 at the top end.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Optimizing images, enabling caching and using a reputable website hosting provider can help a site load faster.
    — Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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