as in admired
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1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
While there were no seatback screens, the plane offered charging ports and complimentary Wi-Fi, a small but appreciated touch for such a short journey.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
On nights when a full moon or crackling fire aren’t enough to create a flattering nighttime glow, the best outdoor pendant lights can offer an appreciated assist in creating an ambient setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Sometime around 1920, the family agreed to relocate to New York where their daughter’s ingenuity might be better appreciated.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Before Dali, artists were known almost exclusively for their work, and often considered lucky to be appreciated in their lifetimes.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The post quickly caught the attention of The Pitt fans, who appreciated just how well the naming matched up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The words are well-intended and appreciated.
—Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Vitello’s players appreciated the sentiment but didn’t believe his remarks were necessary.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Since moving to news, Letourneau has appreciated the chance to broaden his scope and scour the Bay Area for important topics that might go overlooked.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
No-nonsense military builders like Errard and his ilk would no doubt have appreciated the pithiness of the phrase.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Gosman said that help is appreciated, but said the real solution is for the federal government to act.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
While there were no seatback screens, the plane offered charging ports and complimentary Wi-Fi, a small but appreciated touch for such a short journey.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
On nights when a full moon or crackling fire aren’t enough to create a flattering nighttime glow, the best outdoor pendant lights can offer an appreciated assist in creating an ambient setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Sometime around 1920, the family agreed to relocate to New York where their daughter’s ingenuity might be better appreciated.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Donating appreciated stock or other property, rather than selling it and giving cash, can be a way to avoid capital gains taxes while still claiming the deduction.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Before Dali, artists were known almost exclusively for their work, and often considered lucky to be appreciated in their lifetimes.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The post quickly caught the attention of The Pitt fans, who appreciated just how well the naming matched up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The words are well-intended and appreciated.
—Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Vitello’s players appreciated the sentiment but didn’t believe his remarks were necessary.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Since moving to news, Letourneau has appreciated the chance to broaden his scope and scour the Bay Area for important topics that might go overlooked.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
No-nonsense military builders like Errard and his ilk would no doubt have appreciated the pithiness of the phrase.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Gosman said that help is appreciated, but said the real solution is for the federal government to act.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Adjective
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Politicians in Massachusetts are prohibited from accepting gifts valued at $50 or more given to influence their official actions or because of their official position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stout, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked in the mental health field her entire career, understood what her uncle needed, and Hochheiser himself wasn’t shy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the ’90s and 2000s, under Senegalese presidents Abdou Diouf and Abdoulaye Wade, who extended Leopold Senghor’s vision of art as statecraft, Dak’Art benefited from government backing not just as a matter of policy but because these presidents understood that culture mattered.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All respected our Constitution.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many of the Gen Z terms, language enthusiasts say, once permeated Black subcultures, including early hip-hop music and underground drag culture, and were not fully accepted or respected by the mainstream.—
Moriah Humiston,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Utah is at the heart of what’s been called the Sagebrush Rebellion, which rose during the Reagan era to challenge the prevailing management of federal lands, and, indeed, the entire idea of federal lands.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Looking back, Harold's family doesn't think Marsha ever really loved him.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The most astonishing cameo occurs when Lara Jean comes to town, giving her little sister, Kitty, advice on the relationships of all the boys she’s loved before.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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