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as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a dramatist with an estimable body of work
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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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimable
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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While cinephiles shudder to learn the opinions of their favorite French actors, Irish stars are assumed to have respectable politics by default.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Reviewer Mark Knapp rated a very similar Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 exceptionally well, noting its premium build quality and respectable performance for the price.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The song’s jaunty ’90s country vibe and Moroney’s charismatic performance make this song poised to become a worthy, enduring addition to the canon of country holiday classics.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The southpaw would be a worthy addition to the front of Boston's starting rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The esteemed inventor, Mr. Edison visits Norman Henry (Patinkin) to pitch his latest technological device.Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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This Victorian building was once home to esteemed figures like City Councilmember Harry L. Haynes and Austin's first Black pharmacist, Thomas Delashwah.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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While being an informed citizen who's up to date on the race and the candidates' stances and plans is admirable, there is such a thing as burning out on political news when the election is so emotional and heated.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Although the post does reference reputable sources like Gartner and McKinsey, neither of these reports appears to support the competitive edge claim.Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Avoid all the nonsense and head straight to a reputable fact-checking site, including the Associated Press AP Fact Check, FactCheck.org, Politifact, USA Today’s fact-checking pages and election fact-checking site.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rabinovich, a distinguished Israeli historian of the modern Middle… The War for Lebanon, 1970-1983 This is partly a history of Lebanon's breakdown and civil war, partly a study of why and how Israel went to war in 1982.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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For his distinguished service, Sumter awarded Ali land.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Estimable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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