as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of esteem
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
The genre wasn’t held in universally low esteem — Cimarron won Best Picture; Stagecoach and others earned nominations — but talking of it dismissively didn’t exactly raise any eyebrows either.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for esteem
Noun
What does that say about the esteem with which the ambassador holds one of the only Angolan college basketball players in Division I right now?
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
The genre wasn’t held in universally low esteem — Cimarron won Best Picture; Stagecoach and others earned nominations — but talking of it dismissively didn’t exactly raise any eyebrows either.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
And while it should be esteemed, many individuals fail to recognize why this saying is so profound.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for esteem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteem
Noun
-
In some ways, this is a good metaphor for the experience of Ramsey, of whom their co-star speaks with particular admiration.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
-
The product sold out within hours—prompting admiration, side-eyes, and curiosity in equal measure.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Sleeper — Texas receiver Isaiah Bond — Bond is the type of receiver whose speed and movement skills will force defensive backs to respect his skills, giving him an extra yard or two off the line.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Whether the White House chooses to respect the Fed's independence remains to be seen.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The workshop acknowledges that people usually think of consent and boundaries in extreme terms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The Browns must think otherwise to be taking him with a top 100 pick, but this one is hard to explain.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Yuskavage recounted that she was raised in a blue collar community in Pennsylvania, where there was little to no art on display, no contact with galleries and museums, and even less appreciation of art, or the possibility of being an artist.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), has been impressed with performances since its takeover in December and getting a new deal for Sorensen over the line was considered part of the next step in the women’s team’s new era under its ownership.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Media reports suggest Rubio skipped the talks over Ukraine's refusal to consider the U.S. proposal on Crimea.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
This renowned event transforms the charming coastal town into a haven for classic car aficionados, drawing thousands of visitors to admire an impressive array of vintage vehicles against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
-
There are plenty of reasons to admire the Elan, not least of all its beauty.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Musk has never denied his hard-charging style and believes that his work building electric cars and rockets is crucial for the health of the planet and the continuation of the human species, and that his DOGE work responds to threats of U.S. bankruptcy.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
And if White Houses have believed this too, that the people that are being covered do not choose who covers them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esteem. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share