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
  • In July, The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was considering a sale or spinoff of its China operations.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Andersons are considering funding another major investigative endeavor for next year and are hoping to find some partners.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • The admiring portrait also examines Capra’s political timidity and broken collaborations, while showing how his films shaped Hollywood and Americans’ ideas about themselves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • At the opening reception of the exhibit, Caton Vance is admiring Tyler's work.
    — Sea Stachura, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of admiring
Verb
  • There was a freedom in not yet believing that every empty patch of time had to be put to some use.
    — Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Michael Steel traveled from Ventura County hoping for an upset victory Tuesday, believing his candidate struck enough of a bipartisan tone to win.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of believing
Verb
  • New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.
    — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
  • South Holland police responded Friday evening to the 14800 block of Perry Avenue regarding a report of shots fired, the village said in a statement.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Always conscious of respecting her subject’s well-being, Cilkova Andrsova at one point asked her team to stop filming after Vrankova struggled with several falls.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • As chlorophyll fades and the brilliant hues of sugar maples, ginkgoes, oaks and more illuminate the horizon, fall gently seduces us into thinking all is beautiful and peaceful.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • After spending about $20 on two drinks, Rossbach started thinking about how Mixly’s flavors could work in dirty sodas, too.
    — Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • After calling the Sheriff’s Office a second time, Abeyta confronted Atkins in the parking lot, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Another person calling from PoorHouse said the whole building was ablaze but hung up upon realizing the police had already arrived.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of calling
Verb
  • My time ended up being more about appreciating nature than conquering it on the slopes.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Vishal hopes his daughter will grow up appreciating both cultures, with celebrations like these helping keep her family's heritage alive.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of appreciating
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“Esteeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteeming. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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