esteemed; esteeming; esteems
1
: to set a high value on : regard highly and prize accordingly
an esteemed guest
3
archaic
: appraise
Synonyms
Examples of esteem in a Sentence
Noun
She has won esteem for her work with cancer patients.
an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers
Verb
I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time.
although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced
Recent Examples on the Web
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Le Corbusier, who held functionality in high esteem, is famous for saying that a house is a machine for living.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
In a sign of the award's esteem, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts selects one of the high court's justices to chair the selection panel.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
This is essentially like what Pappy was in the early-to-mid 2000s; Willett has that same kind of esteem.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
And, in a display of the esteem with which Kenney is regarded at Applied, the guests also included current Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson and former CEO James C. Morgan.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
And most of them proudly display those badges of Hollywood honor in their homes as symbols of esteem or humble reminders that, in this business, raw talent reigns supreme.
—EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
But McDonald’s, Marriott, Walmart and Amazon have a lot to lose in public esteem by getting tagged as an abuser of workers.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The needs identified are basic to the human condition and give a more granular understanding of Maslow’s five-point hierarchy of needs – physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Adorned with a large fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight the beauty of the surrounding shore, this esteemed Forbes Five-Star restaurant draws gastronomes from far and wide to take advantage of its seasonal menu.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Here begins the traffic jam of eligible films — movies that gained more attention than actual affection, admiration, or esteem.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
Historically, two-spirit individuals were esteemed as talented and respected members of their communities, often assuming roles as healers and visionaries.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2024
Such a medium no longer esteems the vision, kineticism, and imagination of Chad Stahelski, Zack Snyder, Andrew Haigh, Tran Ahn Hung, and Wes Anderson.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
Some members see in their cinema a gem of opportunity and esteem; others, a sign of mission drift.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2023
How could those who claim to esteem traditional moral values—monogamy chief among them—support a profane libertine like Mr. Trump?
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2023
These nutrient-dense superfoods have long been esteemed for their ability to fortify and support the immune system, with a rich history spanning centuries.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
Noun
Experiences are designed to enhance self esteem, improve social and leadership skills, and introduce children to the arts, music and culture.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
Le Corbusier, who held functionality in high esteem, is famous for saying that a house is a machine for living.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
In a sign of the award's esteem, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts selects one of the high court's justices to chair the selection panel.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
This is essentially like what Pappy was in the early-to-mid 2000s; Willett has that same kind of esteem.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
And, in a display of the esteem with which Kenney is regarded at Applied, the guests also included current Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson and former CEO James C. Morgan.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
And most of them proudly display those badges of Hollywood honor in their homes as symbols of esteem or humble reminders that, in this business, raw talent reigns supreme.
—EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
But McDonald’s, Marriott, Walmart and Amazon have a lot to lose in public esteem by getting tagged as an abuser of workers.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The needs identified are basic to the human condition and give a more granular understanding of Maslow’s five-point hierarchy of needs – physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Adorned with a large fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight the beauty of the surrounding shore, this esteemed Forbes Five-Star restaurant draws gastronomes from far and wide to take advantage of its seasonal menu.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Here begins the traffic jam of eligible films — movies that gained more attention than actual affection, admiration, or esteem.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
Historically, two-spirit individuals were esteemed as talented and respected members of their communities, often assuming roles as healers and visionaries.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2024
Such a medium no longer esteems the vision, kineticism, and imagination of Chad Stahelski, Zack Snyder, Andrew Haigh, Tran Ahn Hung, and Wes Anderson.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
Some members see in their cinema a gem of opportunity and esteem; others, a sign of mission drift.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2023
How could those who claim to esteem traditional moral values—monogamy chief among them—support a profane libertine like Mr. Trump?
—Barton Swaim, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2023
These nutrient-dense superfoods have long been esteemed for their ability to fortify and support the immune system, with a rich history spanning centuries.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
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