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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
CFOs also viewed them favorably, with 72% ranking them in good esteem.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Engagement was never successful in fully diminishing the party’s yearning to be esteemed as an equal, and perhaps even a superior in certain respects, by other great powers.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Noun
Sandringham Estate has long been held in high royal esteem.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
CFOs also viewed them favorably, with 72% ranking them in good esteem.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
Brando has been long esteemed as America’s greatest, most influential actor and for Dillon, 61, bringing the late icon to life in one of his most iconic roles was irresistible.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Engagement was never successful in fully diminishing the party’s yearning to be esteemed as an equal, and perhaps even a superior in certain respects, by other great powers.
—Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteem
Noun
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Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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On July 22, the sun will enter vivacious Leo, turning up the drama and cinematic flair, where the desire for attention and admiration skyrockets.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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While the measure was discussed to some extent on that May date, specifics regarding the measure weren’t known until months later.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Commissioners at a committee meeting on July 8 recommended approvals regarding a $1.9 million settlement for the Detroit Public Library and $83,231 for Southgate Veterans Memorial Library.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Thank you for understanding and respecting our wishes during this deeply personal time.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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That’s where dynamic leadership comes into play: Harada understood and cared for his workers, respecting the local culture and giving them space to be themselves, while at the same time maintaining his Japanese traditions and introducing them into an American context.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Founding member of the pop rock band OneRepublic and political outsider Tim Myers thinks so.—
William Melhado
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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Huge upset as Las Vegas, who many thought would go undefeated this weekend, lose their opener 3-1.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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First, exhibit appreciation for and an interest in others’ abilities, skills, knowledge and perspectives.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And there’s this deep appreciation for culture and the way these countries developed, especially as an outsider looking at the United States.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The children considered missing as of Saturday were attending an all-girls Christian summer camp known as Camp Mystic.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Another thing Berlanga cannot do is admire his power shots.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Even those who didn't know him well admired him for his dedication to the school and the team.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteem. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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