1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
But Rozier remains appreciative for the small things.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Few could imagine what might upend the positive narrative, but maybe that was not even necessary.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jason’s care, empathy and work ethic resonated with thankful William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No matter the actual number, Taylor now 77, is grateful his career stretches across so many decades.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Powell is also grateful that his family got to play a big role in the development of Smash Kitchen, which officially launched on April 2.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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