esteemed
- big name adj.
- beloved adj.
- dear adj.
- distinguished adj.
- eminent adj.
- estimable adj.
- favorite adj.
- glorious adj.
- honorable adj.
- honored adj.
- illustrious adj.
- important adj.
- noted adj.
- observed adj.
- prestigious adj.
- renowned adj.
- reputable adj.
- splendorous adj.
- top-level adj.
- valuable adj.
- valued adj.
- venerable adj.
- welcome adj.
Example Sentences
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But Mull’s highly accomplished work on canvas, held by some very esteemed institutions, shows the influence of people like Robert Rauschenberg and Anselm Kiefer and combines surrealism with subtle social commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
In 1995, this risky act helped the family secure the esteemed Payaso de Oro: the top prize at the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, an award comparable to soccer’s Ballon d’Or or music’s Grammy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Immigrants lived near the mission, and esteemed Spanish Mexican families lived in large mansions around the churches that dot Old Town in the mid-19th century — many came post-Spanish-Mexican wars.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
The 36-year-old, who co-ran the esteemed Fulgurances restaurant in Paris and New York before opening Gigi's this month, said his pricing falls in line with industry standards.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Though she was a member of Farmville’s Beulah AME Church, it was the First Baptist Church that enjoyed her esteemed piano playing come Sunday morning, because they had hired her as their pianist.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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