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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The esteemed travel publication shared its Readers Choice Awards for last year so real people chose their top resorts in the Midwest.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Leni Riefenstahl, the pioneering German director known to history as Hitler’s favorite filmmaker, is esteemed by many Hollywood luminaries, Quentin Tarantino among them.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Although his sticky fingers have landed him a six-month prison sentence, his esteemed older brother, Mycroft (Max Irons), comes to his aid.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The esteemed travel publication shared its Readers Choice Awards for last year so real people chose their top resorts in the Midwest.
—Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Leni Riefenstahl, the pioneering German director known to history as Hitler’s favorite filmmaker, is esteemed by many Hollywood luminaries, Quentin Tarantino among them.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed
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Known for its Western roots, respected arts scene and famously friendly welcome, the city offers a distinctly Texas experience that feels both relaxed and cultural.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the two decades since its closure, Skate Key lives on as a fond memory among those who graced its floors, and a respected landmark to those who’ve learned of its status as a cultural hub and roller rink mecca.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tisza is not particularly progressive, and its platform is generally considered center-right, eschewing cultural issues for a campaign laser-targeted on corruption in government.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The drink contained nearly five times what is considered a deadly amount of the opioid, court filings showed.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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First he's admired, then he's cracked or cut, a hop-tastic moment that turns a bunny spectacle into shareable bites.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The industry is undeniably admired globally for its heritage and quality, but that admiration doesn’t always translate into a desire to join the ranks of the artisans who create the denim.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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My mom thought any place with more than six rooms was a tourist trap.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many thought the Afghan Taliban’s return to power in 2021 would resolve this tension.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the decades before the Civil War, public theater was not generally considered respectable.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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Variety’s final predictions correctly called 18 of the 24 categories — a respectable 75% success rate — but the larger lesson of the season may be simpler.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets.—
Azhar Sukri,Greg Iacurci,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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There's a long history of journalists seeking interviews with world leaders, even when they are regarded as enemies of the United States.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard and believed to be from gas canisters on the ambulances.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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China's space agency has plans to land on the moon by 2030 near the south pole, where there are believed to be deposits of ice from comets.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Computing’s prestigious Turing Award went this week to two men who created a way of keeping digital communication safe even in the age of quantum computers.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Following the assassination of President Kennedy, Onassis moved to New York to 1040 Fifth Avenue, one of Manhattan’s most prestigious cooperatives overlooking Central Park.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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