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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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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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026 -
Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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After a few beats of admiring the group and the video, the woman leaves.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Spend the day hiking one of the nearby trails, shopping through the central square, and admiring the winding paths and colorful homes.—
Hayley Domin,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 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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Carson had been thinking about the pesticide DDT since the 1940s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But Shaboozey, dressed in head-to-toe denim with brown suede boots, his dreadlocks hanging loose across his back, is thinking about his mother.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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