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
  • Justices Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that allowing the case to move forward prevents the lower court from considering Pike’s allegations from her childhood.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Since most people don't share my enthusiasm for admiring brigade controls, Rolls-Royce has come up with a way to re-engineer the helm to tuck the gubbins away until needed again.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and Pop artist Ed Ruscha have a long history of admiring each other’s work.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of admiring
Verb
  • Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail.
    — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Okay what about people’s resistance to believing these guys are stone-cold weirdos?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of believing
Verb
  • Restaurants are allowed to set their own policies regarding underage people sitting at the bar, Liquor License said.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone with any information regarding this suspect or incident is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • His confrontations with the president were political and centered on his respecting the Haitian Constitution, including the debate over when Moïse’s presidential term was supposed to end.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Sparrows’ survival under Nazi questioning depended on the Hungarians handing them over to law-respecting German military officers, rather than the murderous Gestapo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • And other Democrats who are thinking of running for President in 2028 are likely watching the Proposition 40 drama nervously.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Zoe Kazan has spent much of her life thinking about family legacy on and off screen.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • Bass assailed Raman over the video, accusing the councilmember of calling the city’s police officers fascist liars.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone with information about the man’s location is asked to contact police by calling 816-234-5330 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • Luria argues the market is still not appreciating the sustainability of Micron's earnings growth.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Neon has gotten over the hurdle of critics appreciating their high profile acquisition.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciating
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“Esteeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteeming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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