How to Use esteem in a Sentence

esteem

1 of 2 noun
  • She has won esteem for her work with cancer patients.
  • That movie has only grown in esteem over time.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Addicks says the rush process can take a toll on one’s self esteem.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • King Charles has a high regard and esteem for her.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • Well that says a heartbreaking amount about his self-esteem, no?
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022
  • Some people don’t do it for the money, but for their self esteem and self worth.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
  • But no one is going to come out of it concerned for his self-esteem, either.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2022
  • Prestige still comes the old-fashioned way, borne on waves of public esteem.
    — Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022
  • All the songs feature lyrics about girls with high self-esteem heading straight into love.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2022
  • That should have been a red flag for me, but my self-esteem at the time, in many ways, agreed with his objection.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 July 2022
  • Public esteem for the high court has fallen to its lowest level in decades.
    — Michael Linhorst, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • His national esteem would have been key to paving a path for Robinson.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Oscars can shore up the industry’s low esteem.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The adult could be left with lower self esteem and higher self doubt, Waichler says.
    — Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 13 July 2022
  • Bedell Smith said there was still time for Charles to grow in people’s esteem.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
  • But neither of these guys have the level of esteem that Chu’s quote suggests.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps the anger is protecting you from feelings of low self-esteem.
    — Cathryne Keller, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
  • And we’re tortured by certain aspects of it, because of low self-esteem around looks and all of that.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2023
  • But others have reclaimed some of their careers and public esteem.
    — Paul Farhi, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Despite her partner’s support, the flare-up took a toll on Nieves’ self esteem.
    — Tess Garcia, refinery29.com, 10 May 2023
  • The choice of the song provides a taste of the esteem Porter has for Galileo Galilei.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The esteem in which he is held by those above him in the club’s hierarchy is evident.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • This is a boy who, underneath, has enormously poor self-esteem.
    — Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022
  • On the flip, there are a lot of things to like about him — things the Diamondbacks hold in high esteem.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The jobs that people hold in the highest esteem, or at least pay the most, are the jobs that are the least essential.
    — Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Well, the same is true if someone is attempting to lower their self-esteem with snide comments.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 2 May 2022
  • Moura expected more esteem for the film at the Golden Globes.
    — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Yet the former athlete seemingly holds his former coach in high esteem.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • These are deep, dark legacy stories that hold the greatest esteem in our culture, so there’s great fodder in it.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Miss Honey is from the inside out meek, low confidence, low self-esteem.
    — Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2023

esteem

2 of 2 verb
  • I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time.
  • Both had esteemed lives off the track, as well.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
  • But credit card debt seemed to buoy the twentysomethings' self-esteem the same way.
    — Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 8 June 2011
  • The Church esteems you for your work with light and time, with faces and landscapes, with words and silence.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2025
  • To you, the flirting was harmless, something to pass the time, or even boost your self esteem a little.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Among sportswriters, he was esteemed for his boxing coverage.
    — Lawrence Wright, New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Its then a lack of proper regard and esteem for you, which wouldn't bode well for any future relationship with him.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • Both companies have long been esteemed for their practices in ethical aquaculture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • Instead, Douglass made a political claim about who the people as a nation ought to esteem as their civic fellows.
    — Time, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Her suggestions are rather gauzy in the face of a new wing of America’s left that no longer esteems freedom of speech as a value worth fighting for.
    — The Economist, 14 Oct. 2017
  • Throughout his solo career, Reid released six studio albums and while none of them were commercial hits, he was esteemed among his peers.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
  • An obscure figure with a cultish following for much of his writing life, McCarthy had long been esteemed by members of the literati.
    — Caine O'Rear, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2023
  • Gibson guitars have been esteemed by generations of guitar legends.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018
  • In weekly small group sessions, students tackle a range of mental health topics, from peer conflicts to self esteem to how to cope with feelings of anxiety.
    — Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2022
  • One camp esteems a long and storied career; the other points to a cinematic future that will look different but be just as enjoyable.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023
  • In return for these privileges, idols must please their benefactors by hiding their shortcomings or risk losing their fan base, sponsorships, or esteem.
    — Dr. Richard Osibanjo, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Cresswell himself grew up in Liverpool, and got his start at Tranmere Rovers esteemed academy.
    — SI.com, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Money, values, and esteem issues are illuminated when the sun meets up with Chiron.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The father of democracy in Hong Kong is widely acknowledged to be Martin Lee, whom many of us have esteemed for decades.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Many have shown their support for Jada over her struggle with alopecia, pointing out the disparities in how self-esteem around hair loss affects Black women.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022
  • How might jurists who esteem their court, who value its history and integrity, respond to the credible threat of debasement by the executive?
    — WSJ, 4 May 2021
  • Whether because of decency, laziness, or esteem for his reputation, Bourgoin’s interlocutors tended not to press him very hard.
    — Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • These nutrient-dense superfoods have long been esteemed for their ability to fortify and support the immune system, with a rich history spanning centuries.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • That’s part of the reason my esteemed colleagues — OK, esteemed may be a bit strong — argue that the Cowboys will either move up or down in Thursday’s draft.
    — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2020
  • And choosing to verify humanity through flaws could lead to a society that esteems errors, ugliness, and underachievement.
    — Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The most successful merchandisers are those who esteem creativity, speak a designer’s language, and can build the right structure so that the designer’s artistic vision will shine.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • For information on all that, and how fishing can help boost your self-esteem and clear your head, check out Take Me Fishing's blog on the additional mental benefits of fishing.
    — Outside Online, 17 June 2020
  • Keep the good vibes going with lunch or dinner at the Idyllwild Pizza Company, an institution esteemed for its heaping portions and lively ambiance.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2026

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