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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
The annual list from Drinks International is considered one of the most esteemed and reputable rankings in the world. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Both had esteemed lives off the track, as well. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 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 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
  • Central to that is the respected figure of George Syrianos, who had previously been the global technical director for Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave — the three teams within the Evangelos Marinakis football empire.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, McVay playing coy could just be gamesmanship for his respected colleague and fellow head coach, Kyle Shanahan.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of respected
Verb
  • Things like remaining schedule and other factors are considered, along with the team itself.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The average age of those planes is 30 years, not considered much older than the average age of Amazon’s entire fleet, which is nearly 27 years.
    — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • Ross, who was feted as the first Hollywood Trailblazer at the 2025 WWD Style Awards, has long been admired for her fashion.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Jackson was admired by wealthy British supporters of the Confederacy during the Civil War, including Alexander Beresford-Hope, who spearheaded efforts to raise money in Britain for a statue of the general after his death in May 1863.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of admired
Verb
  • Manchester City’s long-standing deal with Etihad Airways is thought to bring in a higher yield but that also covers naming rights for the club’s stadium.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Attending Sunday’s launch ceremony with Kim was his daughter, who is thought to be named Ju Ae and who experts think Kim is grooming to be his successor.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of thought
Adjective
  • It’s been a respectable run, but both of those seasons ended in dispiriting wild-card knockouts.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The respectable but not outsized viewership was coupled with the high cost for the lavish production, which filmed both color and black & white versions.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of respectable
Verb
  • Published posthumously in 2013, the subsequent Work and Structure became a literary phenomenon in Germany and is now regarded as one of the defining works of contemporary German literature.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Detractors will undoubtedly argue that his peak 2023-24 season, having joined in 2021, is now regarded as the exception rather than the rule across five years in which Bailey could not consistently reach the heights his talent had promised.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • By the time Wade was making his decision, league sources said, there was an inkling that the Sixers’ pursuit of Brown had become serious enough that those involved believed there was a legitimate chance a deal could happen.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Paul Stuart has long been known for its soft-shoulder look in tailoring and is believed to have been the first American retailer to bring side vents to the States, as well as the three-button suit.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of believed
Adjective
  • The pair had recently published a major paper together (which would later win them the prestigious Fulkerson Prize, also awarded decades earlier to Appel and Haken for their four-color work).
    — Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Reporters at the newspaper also were finalists for the prestigious journalism award in 2000, again for investigative reporting, and in 2006 in the public service category.
    — Kate Brumback, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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