as in respects
a feeling of great approval and liking
an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers
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1
as in considers
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 admires
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 thinks
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 esteems
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Church esteems you for your work with light and time, with faces and landscapes, with words and silence.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteems
Noun
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But in many respects, the president hasn’t been extending olive branches.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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But in many respects, the president hasn't been extending olive branches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To better reflect real-world flying conditions, the selection also considers operational challenges such as steep gradients, surrounding terrain, tidal dependence, and the absence of a safe go-around.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The director thinks of this as the cinematic equivalent of a curtain call or final bow at the end of a stage production.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Betul’s determination to work hard and well, and her openness, move Jason, who thinks of his daughter.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The restrictions of a new policy, as outlined in Senate Bill 11, require parents to submit a consent form waiving their right to take legal action against the district in regards to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which prevents the government from establishing a religion.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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All of our medical professionals are juggling a lot, both in regards to patients and emotions, and surprise, surprise, things are about to get much more chaotic.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond Anthony, Ortiz is also bullish on the rest of the 2026 Red Sox and believes the club’s improved pitching staff could go a long way towards helping the team take the next step after a 89-win season and an AL Wild Card berth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an election later this year, deems the establishment of any Palestinian state a security threat.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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But neither are feeling the pinch more than Mike, whose fence (Nick Nolte) has subcontracted Ormon (Barry Keoghan), a volatile young biker, to take on the work that Mike deems too risky.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Brian LaCroix, restaurant operator at Chick-fil-A, said the fast food chain will no longer be offering the military appreciations special.—
Rosanna Fraire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The release includes interviews, outtakes and critical appreciations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Esteems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteems. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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