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verb

past tense of esteem
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Recent Examples of esteemed
Adjective
The rally came less than two days after three of the state's esteemed Christian high schools sent a letter to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) challenging its longstanding policy that allows biological males in girls' sports. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025 Helping to define the city as a culinary destination is an esteemed group of restaurants honored by the James Beard Awards, including Alpino, Ladder 4 Wine Bar, Freya—and Bardauil’s restaurant Barda. AFAR Media, 2 May 2025 Some of these opinions are explored in the new six-part MSNBC documentary series David Frost Vs., which highlights television interviews conducted by the esteemed British journalist with luminaries like Ali, Jane Fonda, Elton John and the Beatles over the years. Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 3 May 2025 On May 31, the esteemed multihyphenate will launch his No Bandwidth one-man show at New York’s iconic Apollo Theater, his first totally solo trek. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 May 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
  • The ensemble pic led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan fell a respectable 55 percent from its opening weekend, compared to an average decline of 57 percent for a title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2025
  • These are respectable numbers for a half-ton pickup.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 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
  • His brother admired Zach’s comeback.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Nobody would’ve believed that, right?
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Israel says as many as half of them are believed to be dead.
    Daniel Estrin, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Likewise, Jolie joins a prestigious lineup of godmothers and godfathers, including Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zhang Ziyi, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 May 2025
  • The team has permitted Derice, a two-time winner of the prestigious BART scouting award, a chance to pursue new opportunities, according to Neil Stratton of Inside The League.
    Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025

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