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adjective

i-ˈstēmd How to pronounce esteemed (audio)
Definition of esteemednext
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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verb

past tense of esteem
1
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
Adjective
In Inter Alia, Pike plays Crown Court Judge Jessica Parks—esteemed justice, wife, mother, and professional multitasker. — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 After dinner, Levy welcomed Marino on stage to share a few words about her esteemed colleague. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
In Britain between the 1940s and the 1980s, university professors, especially those from Oxford and Cambridge, were esteemed not merely for their specialist knowledge or pedagogical value but for their wider contribution to civic life. — Tim Bouverie, Air Mail, 30 May 2026 Both had esteemed lives off the track, as well. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for esteemed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed
  1. respected
  2. considered
  3. admired
  4. thought
  5. respectable
  6. regarded
  7. believed
  8. prestigious
Adjective
  • With more than two-thirds of the vote counted, a respected election modeling outfit projects the ANC at around 32%.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Mathematical proofs can be digitized and objectively verified, and the field of mathematics is highly respected.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • Its Second District is considered a battleground region, with former state secretary of state Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat, still locked in a tight race against Republican former governor Paul LePage as of publication time.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The contest to represent the northwestern Ohio district anchored by Toledo was considered by the Cook Political Report to be a toss-up before the election prognosticator changed its rating to Leans Democrat a week before Election Day.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • Energized by plentiful memetic internet parlance, these shows are becoming standalone legitimate, admired entertainment franchises.
    — Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The model for the painting (disputed by some historians) was allegedly Simonetta Vespucci (née Cattaneo), a renowned beauty in Florentine high society whom Botticelli greatly admired.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought -- at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests.
    — Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That was so shocking; whoever was manning the CW's scorebug thought the kick was as good as gold and hung three points on the board.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of thought
Adjective
  • Blades Brown was in the field in Mexico and finished a respectable T-19, and during the event, an unsubstantiated yet absolutely hysterical rumor about the teenage phenom made the rounds in the golf world.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Figure just one team each will qualify for the playoffs out of the NFC East and NFC South, which would mean the remaining five would come from the NFC North and NFC West — and both of those divisions are respectable from top to bottom.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of respectable
Verb
  • In addition, Georgia’s economic development record is already well-regarded, including recent project announcements with thousands of jobs and a pro-business reputation that’s touted by both sides of the political aisle.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Haute couture is accessible to only a very small clientele, but it is regarded as the pinnacle of fashion.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said on Monday that investigators believed the suspect had been targeting one person inside the store when the shooting occurred.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • At its heart is a figure shaped like a mountain which is believed to be the god Yúcahu.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of believed
Adjective
  • Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee defended his title at one of the most prestigious amateur events in the world at Te Arai, winning by three shots after a wildly impressive 63 to begin the tournament.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The next year, the Academy of Country Music honored Mandrell with its most prestigious award, The Pioneer Award.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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