appreciation
noun
ap·pre·ci·a·tion
ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən 
-ˌpri-
also -ˌprē-sē-
1
a
: a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude
I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.
a small token of our appreciation
b
: judgment, evaluation
especially
: a favorable critical estimate
c
: sensitive awareness
especially
: recognition of aesthetic values
a class in music appreciation
2
: increase in value
Examples of appreciation in a Sentence
You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Jackson family extends heartfelt appreciation for the many prayers and kind messages offered during this time.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The next two years will likely be rough, yes, but there’s also a decent chance owners emerge on the other side with the kind of cost certainty that has driven appreciation in the NFL and, more recently, the NBA.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Wright built his career by riffing on pop culture with the understanding and appreciation of a real geek, mocking a pretentious art scene with a reference to Resident Evil 2 in Spaced, or using a Body Snatchers–style invasion to explore aging in The World’s End.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
To commemorate the achievement, Billboard Japan presented the band with a special plaque, and the trio shared words of appreciation to everyone who has listened to their music.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The next two years will likely be rough, yes, but there’s also a decent chance owners emerge on the other side with the kind of cost certainty that has driven appreciation in the NFL and, more recently, the NBA.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Wright built his career by riffing on pop culture with the understanding and appreciation of a real geek, mocking a pretentious art scene with a reference to Resident Evil 2 in Spaced, or using a Body Snatchers–style invasion to explore aging in The World’s End.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
To commemorate the achievement, Billboard Japan presented the band with a special plaque, and the trio shared words of appreciation to everyone who has listened to their music.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciation. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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