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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3
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
In response, Boyle showed her appreciation online with a candid picture of herself in Oasis swag.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Besides grandfatherly pride, the other great takeaway for me was a rekindling of my deep appreciation for baseball itself.
—Paul Dickson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
The Taiwanese dollar's appreciation this year has put an additional squeeze on these factory owners.
—Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
This time around, though, the members have an appreciation for the freedom an unattached group is afforded.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Besides grandfatherly pride, the other great takeaway for me was a rekindling of my deep appreciation for baseball itself.
—Paul Dickson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
The Taiwanese dollar's appreciation this year has put an additional squeeze on these factory owners.
—Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
This time around, though, the members have an appreciation for the freedom an unattached group is afforded.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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Opinion polls have consistently shown him as the most popular Palestinian politician, and his time in prison has only increased the admiration in which he is held by Palestinians.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Alonso has only played for the Mets and has consistently talked about his admiration for the team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Frustration, paranoia and fear a year ago have turned into joy, satisfaction and gratitude today.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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He was berated by the president and Vice President JD Vance for insufficient gratitude toward the United States for its help and for standing in the way of a peace agreement with Russia.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The best platform teams are the ones that build a deep understanding of the daily realities of developers, security professionals and operations specialists.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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But without Bertha’s savvy understanding of polite society, George wouldn’t be able to court critical clients outside the office, sustain essential relationships, or properly position his family for upward mobility.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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While Mercury connects to Mars, decisiveness earns you professional respect.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Maxwell is undeniably a co-conspirator of Epstein with respect to the matters addressed in the agreement.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Over time, the language leaders use shapes not just perception, but pace and participation.—
Matthew Mathison,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Blending wit with emotional depth, Foreign Tongue turns a rare medical anomaly into a surreal, genre-defying reflection on identity, perception, and cultural belonging.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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An examination of policing data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics by the Prison Policy Initiative shows Black people continue to experience racial disparities still with regard to arrests and use of force.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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With regard to commercial spaceflight, the White House ordered the Transportation Department to create a list of activities officials there believe are not subject to NEPA, and establish exclusions under NEPA for launch and reentry licenses.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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