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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • That's a respectable amount of performance for something under $1,500.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Since being picked in the second round by Indiana in 2016, Niang has carved out a respectable nine-year career spread across four different teams.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ryan Gosling and Matt Damon have already shown off their best-actor-worthy wares.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Anchoring coverage since 2013, Rebecca Lowe has become a respected voice from Premier League mornings to Olympic and World Cup broadcasts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Producers who dedicated much of their careers to Love Productions, the respected company wholly acquired by Sky in 2020.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Glaser Weil attorney and senior partner Roger Howard, the esteemed Hollywood corporate, real estate and mergers and acquisitions lawyer, died August 29 after a battle with cancer.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Probitas blends rum from two esteemed distilleries—two-year-old pot still rum from Foursquare in Barbados, and un-aged pot and column still rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica (there’s actually a bit of a gold tinge to this white rum).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • The selection process does not judge whether a study is admirable or absurd, good or bad.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its storyline spins the futile, determined chase of Wile to one day capture Roadrunner as something admirable, and applies that underdog mentality to the average person trying to navigate a late capitalist landscape that values profits over people.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of admirable
Adjective
  • If the terms on the report are confusing, seek clarification from a reputable source.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Select Home Warranty and First American Home Warranty are both reputable providers, but First American covers more in its basic plan.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputable

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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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