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
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  • 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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  • The Chiefs have beaten a Denver Broncos team that was still finding its footing, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts, the winless Miami Dolphins, a respectable Raiders squad and the 0-6 Chargers.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For 26 years, Ecuador has remained immune from the plague of a currency crisis and has sustained respectable economic growth, low inflation, and surging exports.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of respectable
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  • It’s filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate pieces with drool-worthy flavors like raspberry ganache, chocolate lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, vanilla dream, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • These are worthy goals, but Trump’s policies have badly missed their mark.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Speaking your mind candidly is essential right now—feeling seen and respected is core to your sense of self-worth.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pair a winning culture of a respected NBA franchise with a top five talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and blockbuster is supposed to happen, if the main characters stay healthy, everyone buys in, and the sports Gods are kind.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Green was a four-time All-Pro member, making the esteemed list as a first-team honoree in 1966 and 1967 and as a second-team player in 1968 and 1969.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Inter Alia, Pike plays Crown Court Judge Jessica Parks—esteemed justice, wife, mother, and professional multitasker.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Our agency, whose staff was overwhelmingly female, decided, with admirable discretion, that the assignment should go to a man.
    — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Grant’s comeback hopefully will bode well to an interior defensive line unit that has the Dolphins playing admirable—ranked 15th—against the run.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • Use a reputable password manager to generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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