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Recent Examples of estimable 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 At the heart of Mo, a semi-autobiographical Netflix dramedy from co-creator and star Mo Amer, is the tension between Mo the regular guy and Mo the stateless survivor, a man of estimable charms and abilities who is legally prohibited from establishing a legitimate career. Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025 Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 Remember those catchy songs, fabulous choreography, and appropriate use of Lady Gaga’s estimable talents? Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for estimable
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Adjective
  • In selling its example and worldview, China could draw on Confucian ideas, including the notion that collective values are more meritorious than individualistic ones.
    RANA MITTER, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Zion first responders recognized Zion recognized firefighters and police officers recently for their brave and meritorious actions in two different instances.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The resulting narrative portrayed the workers as respectable, sober, disciplined homeowners and family men, while the Pinkertons became an external, extralegal threat.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2025
  • Even turnovers — Game 3 aside — have been a plus, with a very respectable 11.9 percent rate for the series.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • Pricing players can be an inexact science, but is an extremely worthy exercise that can save future headaches.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • To help, this article has been updated to include one highly worthy pick from the week ahead.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • With continued success from not only Tucker, but the entire Cubs lineup as a whole, Chicago has an excellent chance of making a deep postseason run toward the World Series.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • The eight students chosen to present their collections to the esteemed members of the fashion industry were Elena Maria Brugnara, Eleonora Maccarone, Giulia Lin, Martina La Gatta, Regina Branca, Martina Troya Malo, Shreya and Li Xintong.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • On the other hand, White doing Survivor represents a surrender of control that risks jeopardizing an esteemed image (particularly compared to other reality TV contestants).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • More than three weeks have passed since their season ended in Oklahoma City with handshakes and hugs, mementos of an admirable lemons-to-lemonade playoff run.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
  • And its attention to detail, particularly in its costumes, is admirable.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Purchase your roses from a reputable supplier, as these are more likely to be properly labeled and cared for.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • There are several reputable filler brands on the market, including Juvederm (by Allergan), Restylane (by Galderma), RHA Collection (by Revance), and others.
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Fragrance Foundation proudly recognized Leonard for his distinguished accomplishments both as the Hall of Fame Honoree in 1990 and as the inaugural honoree in 2000 for the first ever Circle of Champions.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
  • Such a remarkable actor, a distinguished gentleman who could just give so many different colors in performance.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025

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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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