esteeming

verb

present participle of esteem
1
as in considering
to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

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2
as in admiring
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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3
as in believing
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 Synonyms for esteeming
  1. considering
  2. admiring
  3. believing
  4. regarding
  5. respecting
  6. thinking
  7. calling
  8. appreciating
Verb
  • There are also two off-site restaurants worth considering, both reachable on foot or via the hotel’s tuk-tuk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But according to multiple reports, including the Associated Press, Blackburn is not considering tapping Hegseth.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • The admiring portrait also examines Capra’s political timidity and broken collaborations, while showing how his films shaped Hollywood and Americans’ ideas about themselves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • At the opening reception of the exhibit, Caton Vance is admiring Tyler's work.
    — Sea Stachura, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of admiring
Verb
  • Leaders can acknowledge a difficult reality while still believing their actions—and their team’s—can improve it.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026
  • When a child sets a top in motion, the philosopher snatches it, believing that understanding any small thing, even a spinning top, would be enough to understand everything.
    — Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of believing
Verb
  • Wednesday’s filing is the latest in Black’s legal dispute regarding Epstein.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But rising concerns regarding affordability and data centers boosted the campaign of Acton and running mate David Pepper, the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • Always conscious of respecting her subject’s well-being, Cilkova Andrsova at one point asked her team to stop filming after Vrankova struggled with several falls.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The goal of respecting and celebrating the villa’s setting is also reflected in the colors and materials used throughout the home.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • Linear thinking deals with inscriptions that record past traces.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Klum and her team started thinking about this year's ensemble basically the minute Halloween 2025 ended.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated challenger and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva by a wide margin in his bid for reelection Tuesday, with the Associated Press calling the race Tuesday night for the incumbent.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Biss, however, said he is appalled by these actions and policies, calling them unconstitutional.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • The person behind the picture The appeal of human craftsmanship goes beyond appreciating how many hours something took.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Gilbert described that assignment as a casual acquaintance asking his father to voice a cartoon, without Danny meaningfully appreciating the companies involved.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciating
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“Esteeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteeming. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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