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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Don’t think for a minute your GOP comrades hold you in esteem.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
For all the online outrage directed at the notions of baby bonuses and medals, some women may well find appeal in the government’s promise, however hollow, to esteem motherhood.
—Seyward Darby, Vogue, 3 May 2025
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Noun
Such was the esteem in which Huijsen was held, Juventus coach Max Allegri brought him on for his debut against Milan at San Siro in October 2023.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Don’t think for a minute your GOP comrades hold you in esteem.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Verb
Vogue put one of our May cover stars—and esteemed 2025 Met Gala co-chairs—to the test with the latest installment of Life in Looks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
For all the online outrage directed at the notions of baby bonuses and medals, some women may well find appeal in the government’s promise, however hollow, to esteem motherhood.
—Seyward Darby, Vogue, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteem
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Opinion polls have consistently shown him as the most popular Palestinian politician, and his time in prison has only increased the admiration in which he is held by Palestinians.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Alonso has only played for the Mets and has consistently talked about his admiration for the team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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While the arcade version of Night Striker is regarded rather fondly in Japan, its Mega CD port was notoriously terrible, which this collection inexplicably includes, although as part of a separate DLC pack.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Winning the fight to keep Gibbs-White at the club was viewed as a massive victory, particularly by the Forest manager, who regarded the midfielder as being impossible to replace.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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That what their songs added up to was a full-scale vision of the ins and outs of love and loss and romance and pain and desire and fulfillment, told entirely from a woman’s point of view, is part of the reason their genius wasn’t fully recognized and respected.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Our set wasn’t silly, but everyone was kind and respected one another.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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Not bad for a guy who left his manager thinking an early shower might be in order.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Softness was thought to be a grave national danger.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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Good news: An appreciation of good graces isn’t going anywhere, at least in our neck of the woods.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The store has an intimate but dynamic feel, designed to spark conversation, connection and a deeper appreciation for diverse storytelling.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sometime in their discussions, McVay began to embrace a new, holistic view of the game; zooming out before each matchup to consider an opponent’s history, coaching philosophy and the connective tissue between its offense, defense and special teams.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Who the team is considering for director or when the selection will be announced remains under wraps.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nearly 100 years later, Shalimar remains one of the world’s best-selling fragrances, still admired, collected and worn across generations.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Public records date the property to 1900, but it is believed to have been originally constructed in the 1840s, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s early residential fabric, writes Brendel Clark.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Farris believes Milwaukee's police pursuit policy is too loose.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteem. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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