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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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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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states are considering legislation that would pause or ban new data centers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026 -
Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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While the Eiffel Tower is a must-see, experts suggest admiring it from afar for better views.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Both were driven by the same mistake of believing the narrative before proving the economics.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Doctors and health professionals also strongly supported changing the name, believing that the benefits would outweigh the risks.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Outreach regarding the requirements and implications of the new law should begin immediately.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Both are signed through 2027 and are eager to grow together after respecting each other from afar.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Making jewelry out of vintage memorabilia is even more challenging, as Villa is adamant about respecting the integrity of the original pieces.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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When Quibi launched in April 2020 and went dark by December 2020, that failure caused a deep freeze among media companies thinking of launching short-form video content.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Another solution may simply be thinking about fertilizer differently, Biswas says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Karmelo Anthony Pat Lopez The prosecution rested after calling 21 witnesses.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Jamison first began calling square dances 50 years ago and has been based in the Asheville area since 1980.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The authors then matched high-fraud ZIP codes to areas with fast-appreciating home prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Without appreciating the danger of going so close to the water’s edge, Grace stood with her back to the sea.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Esteeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteeming. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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