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
Joseph Berger, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2021, Democrats held Congress in higher esteem for a moment, when their party controlled everything.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Rob Maaddi, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Adolfo is esteemed as one of the best polo players of all time, while his 17-year-old son is an emerging talent.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Grade was less well known than the Nobel Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, but was held in greater esteem in some literary quarters.
—Joseph Berger, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
In 2021, Democrats held Congress in higher esteem for a moment, when their party controlled everything.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Coaches who win as frequently as Sirianni are esteemed.
—Rob Maaddi, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Adolfo is esteemed as one of the best polo players of all time, while his 17-year-old son is an emerging talent.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteem
Noun
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Trump, in his first term, expressed a modicum of admiration while visiting what is affectionately called the Black Smithsonian.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The matching tattoos aren't just a stamp of admiration for the number.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the commenters and past visitors of the Silos are expressing nothing short of excitement regarding the launch of the handy bar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The warning was released on Saturday at 6:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:15 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That’s not what’s happening here; these are heavy-handed slashings by a man who fundamentally does not understand or respect the functions of the agencies under his stewardship.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Surely that must shock and horrify all those who respect democracy and the rule of law.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: 24 incredible Black Chicagoans Black History Month is almost over, Chicago — but our appreciation for the men and women of this beautiful community continues throughout the year.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rectangles of prospective dimensions are considered.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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This result is far from a disaster though, as key Flamengo players had just returned from a busy international break, and visitors Inter are also considered title contenders.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteem. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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