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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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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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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
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The Fort Worth City Council is considering a slate of changes to its development codes to protect residents from the negative effects of data center development while still capturing some economic benefit for the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026 -
The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, in considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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But maybe a little less self-admiring performative ecstasy from some of the rest?—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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Perhaps an attachment grows merely from admiring one player who is right here in KC, such as Lionel Messi of defending World Cup champion Argentina.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Initially, fans suspected June 13 would be the perfect day for the star, believing that a summer Saturday on her favorite number 13 was kismet.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Left alone with her thoughts, Maya canceled her appointments, and Gaby tried many times to reach her, believing Maya was okay.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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And there are concerns regarding possible negative effects of angiogenesis associated with peptides.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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But respecting someone’s mother should be one of the most basic codes in life.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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But one look at the crumbling, corroded metal shield covering the base left Jacobson thinking, at the very least, that should have been replaced over the years.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Go beyond thinking about it and put your ideas into motion during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Emanuel has also written a plethora of opinion pieces, including one in March explaining his national security policy platform and another in May calling for military reform.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2026
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Regardless of cause, the Yankees are certainly appreciating Goldschmidt’s vintage performance, which has also featured improved production against right-handed pitchers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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At that point, Hurley was simply appreciating local talent.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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“Esteeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteeming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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