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
  • That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • West Ham are perhaps not the best example, considering how the London Stadium was built for the 2012 Olympics and the football club only moved in a few years later.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of considering
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  • 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
  • Fans are frustrated, believing the team is squandering Curry's title window, especially as former GM Bob Myers thrives with the Sixers.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Many of us grew up believing that running the dishwasher was wasteful, in terms of both electricity and water.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of believing
Verb
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone with information regarding Williams’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 816-407-3700.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 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
  • Others passed on voluntary benefits without fully appreciating their value.
    — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • For many holders, paying with Bitcoin still feels less like using money and more like selling an appreciating asset.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of appreciating
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