estimable
adjective
es·ti·ma·ble
ˈe-stə-mə-bəl 
1
: capable of being estimated
an estimable amount
2
archaic
: valuable
3
: worthy of esteem
an estimable adversary
estimableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of estimable in a Sentence
She has written an estimable novel.
We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.
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What a shame that a writer-director of Schrader’s stature returns to the Cannes competition for the first time since 1988 with such a minor entry in his estimable filmography.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks Not even getting busted for speaking truth to power about the show’s estimable host, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson, adding another name to her list of recent Distinguished, Steel-Belted IRL Women takes), can temper McAllister’s hustle and flow.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024
Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks Not even getting busted for speaking truth to power about the show’s estimable host, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson, adding another name to her list of recent Distinguished, Steel-Belted IRL Women takes), can temper McAllister’s hustle and flow.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estimable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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