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
Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Collins has already been inducted into the esteemed musical museum with Genesis in 2010, and now joins a rare group of two-time inductees.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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
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Adjective
For many business executives, the goal is to earn the esteemed title of CEO.
—Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Collins has already been inducted into the esteemed musical museum with Genesis in 2010, and now joins a rare group of two-time inductees.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Verb
Kokin was a name repeated often throughout the event, as was esteemed Upper East Side milliner Suzanne, who was also in attendance.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed
Adjective
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The scene is so respected internationally that travelers can book street food tours featuring multiple vendors recommended by the Michelin Guide.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Residents Medical has built its respected advising model around the truth that experienced program directors have known for years, that the outcome of a residency review may be determined far in advance of the review itself.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The author could herself be considered predatorial, having written her own children in as the books’ protagonists, saddling them with a strange kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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As two of the most famous pop songwriters in the world, Swift and McCartney have admired each another’s work from afar over the years.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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The mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month, causing an uproar among residents who admired the mural’s grand scale and message of ocean conservation.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Chris plays things on the mandolin that people never thought were possible.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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During 40 days of war with the US and Israel, Iran showcased its ability to send ballistic missiles to areas previously thought untouchable.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The Miami Dolphins’ offense perked up Wednesday, delivering a respectable showing on the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Gustafsson’s game isn't about his offense despite having some elements (above-average skating and respectable handling for a big man).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The lens widened further to embrace categories of practice not conventionally regarded as art, most prominently, craft; here, too, the art establishment focused on textiles and ceramics engaged with an existing modernism, as opposed to the 1970s focus on regional and communal networks.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The 2001-02 squad set a franchise record with 61 wins and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where Sacramento pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in a series widely regarded as one of the most memorable in NBA playoff history.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, a prestigious global dining guide curated by over 1,000 culinary experts, just revealed its top 50 restaurants in North America, with nine California picks and four Los Angeles restaurants.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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San Diego native and Nickel Creek band co-founder Chris Thile has been named the music director for the 2027 Ojai Music Festival, one of the classical music world’s most prestigious and consistently groundbreaking annual events.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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