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verb

past tense of esteem
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Recent Examples of esteemed
Adjective
An inmate was brought into court, and the esteemed judge gave him a quite harsh sentence. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025 That is because the robotic explorer named after the esteemed British chemist was set to feature several components supplied by NASA. Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 June 2025 In My Defense … A question often posed by my esteemed readers: Why are there so few dumps? Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 The show is an exclusive opportunity for sourcing antique, vintage and estate jewelry and timepieces from esteemed dealers hailing from across the globe, right in line with modern jewelry retailers that now include vintage one-of-a-kind pieces into their sales mix. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for esteemed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed
Verb
  • The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Jeff Skinner has not enjoyed a strong first half and would have to contribute an enormous final half in order to be considered for another deal.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • They have long been thought of as exclusively cognitive/mental.
    Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Sleepwalkers in the 19th century were thought to have one foot in another realm and an understanding of darkness.
    William Earl, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • There’s no denying that the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am muscle car tipped the scale toward kitsch, adding flares, spoilers, and a set of cringeworthy decals—available as of 1973 as a $55 option—to an otherwise respectable design.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
  • Zeller was taken ahead of the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Steven Adams, a pair of big men who’ve had more than respectable careers.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Today, it is regarded as one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippes.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As the night stretched luxuriously late, champagne glasses were topped off, diamonds admired anew, and petits fours passed to prolong the evening’s magic.
    Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In the second story, the former Democratic nominee for vice president celebrated the falling stock value of an American company long admired for its innovation and success.
    Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • He is believed to be the only dual-sport athlete in the NCAA this season to play football and men’s basketball.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Israel says as many as half of them are believed to be dead.
    Daniel Estrin, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • One starting point is seeking international students in the U.S. Students from around the world come to the U.S. to study AI and machine learning at prestigious schools.
    Sophie Alcorn, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • The film recently received the prestigious Sydney Film Prize at the 72nd Sydney Film Festival.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 June 2025

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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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