as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers
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as in to respect
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 to think
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 esteem
Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Politics aside, Rubio is held in high esteem by his former colleagues.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Still Irish Whiskey is a unique collaboration between two historic Irish families: the Mitchells, renowned Dublin wine and whiskey merchants, and the Bartons, esteemed Bordeaux winemakers of Château Léoville Barton.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
He’s earned international esteem as a bandleader and collaborator with other singular artists like Afro-Swiss harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Japanese piano star Hiromi, and Cuban reed great Paquito D’Rivera.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Politics aside, Rubio is held in high esteem by his former colleagues.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
Verb
Where could esteem, a sense of self-worth, come from?
—Geoff Dyer, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Still Irish Whiskey is a unique collaboration between two historic Irish families: the Mitchells, renowned Dublin wine and whiskey merchants, and the Bartons, esteemed Bordeaux winemakers of Château Léoville Barton.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteem
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a monetary reward for information regarding the remaining suspects.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Their practical approach respects tradition but pushes to modernize the monarchy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Later that year, he was thought to have left Iran for the first time in 14 years.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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She’s been a front row guest at Balenciaga, Chloé and Rabanne during Paris Fashion Week, and her appreciation of fashion is growing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Gordon noted an appreciation for the architecture of the building, including nods to the elevated tracks and trains that previously ran through the area.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In addition, a Nissan spokesman confirmed that the company is considering offering EREV options in its mid-size and larger SUVs.—
Joe D'Allegro,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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With its affordable pricing, skilled surgeons and cutting-edge methods like FUE and DHI, Turkey is often considered the go-to destination for hair restoration.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Many folks have visited New Orleans and admired the ornate French Colonial architecture on display.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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In Leo, the red planet wants to be seen, celebrated and admired.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The teen is believed to be from the Upper East Side, WABC Eyewitness News reported.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey found that 39% of workers believe their job will be obsolete within five years, yet only 26% say their employer is supporting them to acquire new skills.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteem. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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