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

Spend an hour admiring the neighborhood's Art Deco and Miami Modern architecture, then make an evening of hopping between some of the Beach's landmark hotels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Director Nick Taylor spent years admiring the work of special effects artist Steve Johnson in a way that went beyond basic curiosity.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 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

Kane, too, is encouraged by the number of artists who are respecting the craft of lyricism.

— Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 14 July 2026
Faivre’s utmost goal was changing the villa’s large, austere spaces into welcoming living areas—all while still respecting the building’s original, Brutalist vision.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of respecting

Verb

By thinking like an interior designer instead of a landscaper, Shavonda Gardner transformed an expansive backyard into a collection of purposeful outdoor rooms.

— Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
When Lilly approached him with an additional question about his rationale that occurred to her in thinking about it later and suggested a slightly different point of view and a few changes, Steve had no patience.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of thinking

Verb

The day before his team played in a World Cup semifinal, France coach Didier Deschamps tried shifting the pressure by calling his opponent, Spain, the favorite to win the tournament.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Prosecutors at the first trial argued that Dominguez was angry and spiraling at the time of the killings, calling the attacks a deliberate act of violence.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Here are Neill’s highlights, all worth rewatching for the sake of better appreciating a sophisticated presence often on the sidelines.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of appreciating

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