as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist
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as in considered
to think of in a particular way
I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time
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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success
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Recent Examples of esteemed
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Ladeira has been in fine dining for decades, cooking in esteemed kitchens on the East Coast and ultimately coming to the Bay Area and working at Chez Panisse.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God?
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The procession, led by King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, featured four carriages transporting members of the royal family and their esteemed guests.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Ladeira has been in fine dining for decades, cooking in esteemed kitchens on the East Coast and ultimately coming to the Bay Area and working at Chez Panisse.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
Kokin was a name repeated often throughout the event, as was esteemed Upper East Side milliner Suzanne, who was also in attendance.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God?
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
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Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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The court's 6-3 ruling, issued Tuesday, June 30, ensures that children born in the country are considered Americans.
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Legislators last year updated the law to clarify that even if businesses don’t communicate directly but use algorithmic pricing software that leads to them charging a common rate, that could still be considered price-fixing.
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Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Strategic storytelling and thought leadership amplify credibility, helping executive directors spend less time chasing support and more time advancing the mission.
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At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
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Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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Payload is up to a quite respectable Ford Maverick-edging 1,550 lb (703 kg), and towing capacity doubles from initial projections to 2,000 lb (907 kg).
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
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Williams says the man was the sole occupant of the residence and is believed to have been in the home illegally.
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Even those believed to be on the guest list appear to know very little.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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