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
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  • Citing low voter low turnout in the middle of the summer, top state officials are considering whether to change the August primary to another month.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • McCaslin was already considering a broader relocation request.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of considering
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  • Both are worth admiring from the outside, though the courthouse is open to the public during business hours while the opera house generally opens only for performances and special events.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Yet admiring the show isn’t as simple as stepping outside and looking up—especially for those living in cities and suburbs.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiring
Verb
  • That run came on top of a franchise-record tying 15-game winning streak in July, fueling a dramatic turnaround that has fans believing the magic is back at the old ballpark.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But some Americans are susceptible to believing it, particularly those who came of age during the Cold War, when communism was shorthand for our gravest national threat.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of believing
Verb
  • Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Yates Center Police Department at 620-625-8640.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, connect by truly listening, giving full attention and respecting silences.
    — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • Robbie Ray was already thinking about his next start after exiting Friday’s Padres debut after five innings of four-run ball.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • RVers get creative Everyone is thinking about fuel costs these days, but that hasn’t stopped people from taking RV trips.
    — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office by calling 831-755-3700.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers followed 94 participants using phones that recorded Bluetooth proximity and calling patterns.
    — Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • These questions shift your focus from running the business to intentionally building an appreciating asset.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the country’s famous pura vida philosophy encourages experiencing wellness at a slower pace and appreciating the present, according to Simon Jones, the CEO of international tour company Trafalgar.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciating
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