1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art
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Recent Examples of appreciation
Again this year, visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin, home to the highest concentration of the trees.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Make appreciation part of your routine.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The idea is to serve Americans who have enough crypto assets to fund a mortgage down payment but do not want to sell those assets, which would both incur taxes and forfeit any future appreciation.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
This type of textile is one of the tools by which the museum attempts to frame objects for aesthetic appreciation.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Make appreciation part of your routine.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The idea is to serve Americans who have enough crypto assets to fund a mortgage down payment but do not want to sell those assets, which would both incur taxes and forfeit any future appreciation.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
This type of textile is one of the tools by which the museum attempts to frame objects for aesthetic appreciation.
—Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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The two had been friends since the 1960s, and Gehry felt a deep admiration for Price, tinged with sympathy.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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But again, there was no quid pro quo for this apart from friendship, admiration, and love for the man.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their gratitude should feel amazing!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Others echoed that sentiment, framing gratitude as recognition rather than praise.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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China and Russia’s Arctic alignment began with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in April 2023, with the two countries’ Coast Guards working in tandem to carve out a trade route.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some without formal medical diagnoses may seek psychedelic experiences for personal or spiritual growth or existential understanding.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In that respect, the Kings took one of their best losses of the season Sunday, falling 116-99 to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in the fourth game of a five-game road trip.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot includes a perception system with dual RGB and RGB-D cameras, optional 3D LiDAR, and a six-microphone circular array for voice interaction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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If that combination of traits doesn’t inspire a little awe, perhaps the problem isn’t the rats — but our perception of them.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this regard, Wienerberger’s Denton brickworks is emerging as a flagship project for the UK ceramics sector.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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In some regards, that association is baked into the underlying value of their media rights agreements.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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