esteeming

verb

Definition of esteemingnext
present participle of esteem
1
as in considering
to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

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2
as in admiring
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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3
as in believing
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 Synonyms for esteeming
  1. considering
  2. admiring
  3. believing
  4. regarding
  5. respecting
  6. thinking
  7. appreciating
  8. imagining
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  • Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Oh, the whirlwind experience that was watching the Challengers film… and admiring the on-theme press tour looks that came before it.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of admiring
Verb
  • Geiger, believing her gun was unloaded, pointed the weapon at Osborne and pulled the trigger, striking him once near the pelvis, police said, adding Geiger attempted medical aid and called 911.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Exuberance permeates headlines, and investors are flooding tech equities believing this development would last eternally.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of believing
Verb
  • Deadline has reached out to the League regarding the partial dimming plans for Creel and Bailey.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Anyone with information regarding Cody's death is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or the Crime Stoppers unit at 713-222-8477.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • For retailers, the benefits of deploying facial recognition technology come with protecting consumer data and respecting customer privacy.
    Dara Riordan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • Tailoring your message to show how digital tools address customer-specific challenges—such as boosting operational efficiency—positions your organization as a forward-thinking partner.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Like, my blood pressure is rising just thinking about the whisper singing.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • VCs are chasing the hype without fully appreciating the fact that LLMs may have already peaked.
    Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • At the time, Gyllenhaal said the partnership aimed to express the importance of slowing down, enjoying life and appreciating the beauty of art.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • Odds are, your hunter is imagining deboning hindquarters and wrapping steaks themselves.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Re-imagining the Wheel Due to their size and the presence of whorls, the pebbles were likely used as an early version of a spinning wheel to gather up fibers like wool or flax and transform it into yarn.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of imagining
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