Held in high regard (7)
'held in high regard' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for admired that I've seen before include "applauded" , "Cherished" , "I'd dream (anag.)" , "Beloved" , "Held in high regard" .)
'held in high regard' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for esteemed that I've seen before include "Thought highly of, say customer" , "Meet seed being thought well of" , "Dear" , "Highly-valued" , "Highly respected like good customer" .)