ESTEEMED Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

i-ˈstēmd

Definition of esteemed

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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esteemed

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verb

past tense of esteem

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

Adjective

Kelce also spoke about the significance of holding the big blowout wedding at New York’s esteemed venue. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026 The esteemed driver praised the team’s work in putting it together considering the process of achieving 400 mph is an arduous one. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Kokin was a name repeated often throughout the event, as was esteemed Upper East Side milliner Suzanne, who was also in attendance. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God? — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for esteemed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed

Adjective

And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of respected

Verb

Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Today, they’re considered indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems, since the otters rely on clean water, plentiful fish and intact river habitat.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

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Rukeyser admired Woolf and mentored young Black writers, including Alice Walker, so the connections between Rukeyser, Woolf, and Solomon are rich.

— Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
The result is a category where scientific performance and consumer experience have evolved in tandem, making Korean sunscreens among the most admired in the world.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of admired

Verb

Many of those thought to have been involved in Shakur’s fatal shooting have since died.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Kaleigh Theriault, beverage alcohol thought leader at NielsenIQ, told Food & Wine that the shift is already showing up in industry numbers.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of thought

Adjective

Insider tip Do what respectable hockey writers do and stay at the Marriott Château Champlain.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Yesterday’s punk, grunge, and rebel-outsider upstarts have an uncanny way of evolving into today’s elder statesmen of respectable infamy.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of respectable

Verb

Keith was regarded as a true legend in the genre, and nonstop streams of many of his most popular tunes have helped the superstar posthumously hold on to a handful of Billboard charts, week after week after week.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Analysis Joveljic is regarded as one of the best finishers in MLS, and the Sounders desperately need finishing ability.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

Yields dipped and then rebounded in the wake of the Treasury buyback move, a signal that bond investors believed Bessent's moves were inadequate.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Schmitt believed that the respective hegemons of the Grossräume should dominate coercively if necessary.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of believed

Adjective

As the season has progressed, two players have been most often discussed by fans and media as the main contenders for the prestigious award.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Prince George, having just turned 13, is due to start at Eton College, a prestigious boarding school for boys, in September.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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