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
Tony nominee Marla Mindelle, who plays Céline, is an estimable loon — a loon with enviable comedic chops and glorious vocals.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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Players’ attorneys argue that more restrictive criteria serve to restrict Parkinson’s claims that are meritorious, a point of view disputed by NFL attorneys.
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Hegseth's military awards include two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious service, according to the Pentagon.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).
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But those that are purchase-worthy are finding a growing crowd of younger entrepreneurs eager to buy at the right price.
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That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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In an online sale of works from the esteemed Zabludowicz collection of contemporary art that concluded on Tuesday, over half the artworks failed to sell.
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There is nothing quite as iconic in American fashion as blue jeans, and for decades those jeans were made of premium fabrics in esteemed American mills, using American cotton.
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There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people.
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But the spirit in which the challenge was launched was admirable and rooted in the fierce competitiveness that both made the SWC fun and perpetuated its demise.
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So, what separates a safe, reputable debt relief provider from the rest of the options?
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But good luck tracing those statistics to a reputable source.
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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