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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2
as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
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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4
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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as in admired
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Forever loved and deeply appreciated.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Carolyn thought that freaks and geeks would be more appreciated and understood by fellow players after the triumph of another goofy fan favorite on Survivor 42.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Their speciality iced Sewanee Morning—coffee with mint and Swiss chocolate flavoring, topped with half and half—is much appreciated on a hot summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
But their taut power-pop-rock is best appreciated on these big stages.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Second, breakfast is always useful and appreciated.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Skinny jeans were taking off, and a hipster clientele appreciated the unusually narrow cut of the brand’s denim.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
If this is true then the ancient greenhouse world of the dinosaurs, lasting into the early age of mammals and already known to be sweltering, was even more unthinkably hot than previously appreciated.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Many in our congregation strongly disagreed with his views, and others appreciated him.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Any assistance that protects our residents and aids local law enforcement is appreciated.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Aramayo comes from a family that appreciated the arts.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Your prayers have been felt and so appreciated.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Forever loved and deeply appreciated.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Carolyn thought that freaks and geeks would be more appreciated and understood by fellow players after the triumph of another goofy fan favorite on Survivor 42.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Their speciality iced Sewanee Morning—coffee with mint and Swiss chocolate flavoring, topped with half and half—is much appreciated on a hot summer day.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
But their taut power-pop-rock is best appreciated on these big stages.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Second, breakfast is always useful and appreciated.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Our testers couldn’t get enough of the perfume’s quiet coziness and appreciated the fact that the juice has a little oomph in terms of staying power.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Skinny jeans were taking off, and a hipster clientele appreciated the unusually narrow cut of the brand’s denim.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
If this is true then the ancient greenhouse world of the dinosaurs, lasting into the early age of mammals and already known to be sweltering, was even more unthinkably hot than previously appreciated.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Many in our congregation strongly disagreed with his views, and others appreciated him.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Any assistance that protects our residents and aids local law enforcement is appreciated.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Aramayo comes from a family that appreciated the arts.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Verb
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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beauty in a deal valued at $1 billion.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bruno called the routine well done and admired Danielle’s fluidity and movement across the floor.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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So many admired him, adored him, and respected him.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Israeli strikes severely weakened Hezbollah – culminating in the assassination of its revered leader, Hassan Nasrallah – and significantly curtailed the group’s domestic clout.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite a curfew announced by authorities, anger erupted as the death toll rose.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers also loved how the Japanese stainless steel blade gently exfoliates and easily glides along and around the contours of your face.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Murphy and Greco make fresh thin crust pizza that Jack and I loved.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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