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 two weren’t mentioned in the announcement, or in the royal family’s congratulatory post, and the entire British royal family has gone out of its way to separate itself from Andrew and Fergie, considering their recent scandals.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2026
Focusing only on what goes out the door — without considering what came in — paints an incomplete picture.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

But a pile of options is not a decision, and an afternoon spent admiring abundance is not the same as an afternoon spent earning a verdict.

— Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Their headlamps piercing the watery dark, the group swims along (only Sara has accepted a life jacket), admiring the bats and stalactites while Wat reminds them to respect the caves.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of admiring

Verb

Do not perform competence only to blame everyone later for believing the performance.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Next, there's the identity lag, where an outdated self-concept drives continued overexertion; and the illusion of recoverability, where believing resources can always fix health damage later down the road.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of believing

Verb

Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Yates Center Police Department at 620-625-8640.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

For brands, understanding this complexity is paramount; success requires authentic engagement, respecting the plant's deep legacy, and building genuine community trust.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Organizations and officials across the continent have vied to find a balance between respecting freedom of speech and protecting their democracies, including the Venice Biennale’s controversial decision to allow Russia to participate.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of respecting

Verb

Vogue’s Favorite Korean Skin-Care Products So when thinking about the ingredients that really define K-beauty in 2026, experts say to look at the ones that take it back to the basics.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Jazz was unpredictably fluid, a group mind thinking in real time.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of thinking

Verb

Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Bitcoin traded at $64,259 on Tuesday, near the level where Saylor was buying in February and calling a million dollar price inevitable.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

In fact, the country’s famous pura vida philosophy encourages experiencing wellness at a slower pace and appreciating the present, according to Simon Jones, the CEO of international tour company Trafalgar.

— Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
The younger person will have a harder time appreciating what Ron Washington has done, and does, just to go back to the ballpark.

— Mac Engel August 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciating

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