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
  • There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But this season, their division foes haven’t gotten any easier, and the rest of the league is out to test whether quarterback Sam Darnold can maintain last season’s star-worthy production.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 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
  • My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Such esteemed material and craftsmanship could make plastic cocktail glasses look crystal, and Montezuma taste like Clase Azul.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Synecdochically connecting girls to country could make a country’s mistakes seem like admirable unruliness too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The splintering of mass media, the confluence of a cultural icon whose priorities are so admirable — the zeitgeist will simply never again support someone so pure of heart.
    — Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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