as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist
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as in considered
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 admired
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 thought
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 esteemed
JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Its rigorous judging process, which includes blind tastings by a panel of esteemed judges, ensures that only the finest spirits are awarded.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lupe will be teaching a rap course as part of the esteemed university’s new four-year hip-hop program launching at the Peabody Conservatory in 2025.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
Fincher combines with esteemed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in an absorbing, meticulous, and extraordinarily engaging cautionary tale of conflicted genius.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Roundup Ten Poems by Audre Lorde The esteemed poet is author of Sister Outsider, one title on the Schomburg Black Liberation Reading List.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Its rigorous judging process, which includes blind tastings by a panel of esteemed judges, ensures that only the finest spirits are awarded.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lupe will be teaching a rap course as part of the esteemed university’s new four-year hip-hop program launching at the Peabody Conservatory in 2025.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
Fincher combines with esteemed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in an absorbing, meticulous, and extraordinarily engaging cautionary tale of conflicted genius.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Johnson is considered one of the top candidates on the market.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Milik, however, can’t even be considered a ghost.David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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To foster active listening within your team, organize regular check-ins free of distractions and create open forums for discussion, allowing diverse opinions to be shared and respected at all levels.Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that brands can confidently order products knowing that the origins and certifications are all verified and respected.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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They have long been thought of as exclusively cognitive/mental.Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Getting in front of them beforehand through various forms of content such as interviews, thought leadership articles and social posts, can help alleviate the fear and build trust with your community.Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Widely regarded as the cradle of China’s LLMs, the university has cultivated an extensive talent pool and a cadre of researchers.Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
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But that did not mean the city’s trajectory had to be admired.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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And Joan admired the artistic volcano out of which these songs seem to spring.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Estimates of Gaza’s Christian population range from roughly 800 to more than 1,000, although hundreds are believed to have left for Egypt, Canada and Australia since the war began.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bells in the church, with a gold cross on its steeple visible on Broadway and surrounding blocks, are believed to be more than 170 years old.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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One of the best parts of my job as Axios' transportation correspondent is evaluating the latest cars and trucks for this prestigious award.Joann Muller, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Four Milwaukee teenagers are celebrating after getting into the college of their dreams despite the prestigious school only having a 25% acceptance rate.Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Esteemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteemed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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