inestimable

adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈne-stə-mə-bəl How to pronounce inestimable (audio)
Definition of inestimablenext
as in invaluable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate Einstein's inestimable contributions to science

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Recent Examples of inestimable Nearly every sound lingers like an unanswered question, and the scant bass drums that appear in most tracks are less for keeping time than providing anchor points in an inestimable nebula. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 Author Ben Zotto, who wrote the book on Buckter, said his impact on San Francisco's landscape is inestimable. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026 The New Yorker’s inestimable critic-at-large Anthony Lane joined me and Choiński at an event in the city’s great Market Square for a discussion about the magazine. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025 As each Xpandable™ design’s kinetic finesse adds inestimable value to a jewel by adapting to the body of the wearer throughout their life, PICCHIOTTI’s engineering feat represents a noteworthy contribution to the narrative of jewelry history. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inestimable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inestimable
invaluable
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  • Jennifer Lopez's love don't cost a thing, but her heartbreak has been invaluable.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • Bellwethers for investment, regions or sectors that signal broader shifts, are invaluable for investors.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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