ESTEEMING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

esteeming

verb

present participle of esteem

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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The question comes after a Wall Street Journal report last week saying that Netflix executives were considering adding in live channels that continuously stream one program or certain genres, in an effort to boost viewer engagement.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
That’s dangerous, considering the National Institute on Aging estimates that up to 1 in 5 women 50 and up have it— in fact, 1 in 2 of these women will break a bone as a result.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Devin Williams’ changeup was also mentioned by four players, and another four singled out Aroldis Chapman — three wanting his fastball and another specifically admiring his ability to maintain that fastball into his late 30s.

— Chad Jennings, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of admiring

Verb

In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
In a Knight Foundation study, 56% of students reported believing that social media stifles free expression due to fear of being attacked.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Definition of believing

Verb

Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Senate Bill 519 requires law enforcement agencies to publish records, video and audio files for the public regarding deaths that occur in law enforcement custody, including jail deaths.

— Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Good media outreach starts with respecting the reporter’s time and understanding what matters to their audience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
None of those guys could ever be accused of advocating for liberal democracy or respecting the dignity of others.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of respecting

Verb

As the home team took their victory lap and residents rushed onto the pitch to celebrate their team, Tong, the dentist from Baoding, looked crestfallen, but was already thinking to the next season.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Instead of lobbying for the law, Congress should be thinking about reforming, if not repealing, it.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of thinking

Verb

The Nationals started calling some pitches from the dugout earlier this month, becoming the latest MLB team among a small but growing cohort who are breaking from the sport’s tradition in search of an analytical advantage.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Bouclé has been popular long enough that some designers are calling it oversaturated.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

Industry observers note growing demand for flexible, discreet liquidity solutions that align with volatile markets, entrepreneurial cash-flow needs, and the desire to keep people’s appreciating collections intact.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Remove Faded Flowers Not appreciating the importance of deadheading is a common mistake when growing container flowers, including those cascading spiller species.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

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