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
There is a gap for reinforcements, just as there is at right centre-half behind the estimable Fabian Schar.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
Adjective
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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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Educators presented with the award of meritorious service have gone above and beyond in service to their school communities, the state board said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 model, with the M5 Max and Liquid Retina XDR display, hit 96% of the DCI-P3 color space and a respectable 86% of Adobe RGB.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Monday was looking like a tough day at the office for Garrett Crochet, but the Red Sox ace battled back and finished off a respectable third outing of the spring in Monday’s 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Amazon has so many compliment-worthy pieces to add to your collection this winter.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pathway out of poverty can only be cleared—and forged—when we all are involved and recognize parents in poverty as capable and worthy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Outhouse is one of three highly respected defensive backs at North Crowley.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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MacNeil is now one of the most respected voices in the wine industry.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The large cast of smaller roles and chorus is excellent.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Evans Scholars must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Although his sticky fingers have landed him a six-month prison sentence, his esteemed older brother, Mycroft (Max Irons), comes to his aid.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The esteemed travel publication shared its Readers Choice Awards for last year so real people chose their top resorts in the Midwest.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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And while striving for excellence is admirable, ballet’s obsession with excellence can make for a less-than-welcoming environment for those who just want to do it for fun.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Buendia made some telling contributions earlier in the season and, to his credit, his renaissance and willingness to stay — having rejected interest from other clubs — was highly admirable.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Check your local humane shelter or reputable breeders in your area.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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LaNasa’s work has been published in several reputable design titles, including Coastal Living Magazine, Traditional Home, Cottages and Bungalows, and a few newspapers.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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