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
Rick and Deann Bayless last year were also honored with the Sandra Cisneros Award at the museum's Gala de Arte for enhancing the appreciation of authentic Mexican food and for their support for the performing arts, the museum said.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
McIlroy, the defending champion, has a greater appreciation of history and heritage than most golfers.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Orchids are a singular group of plants with gorgeous blooms that have inspired superfans and appreciation societies.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
McIlroy, the defending champion, has a greater appreciation of history and heritage than most golfers.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Orchids are a singular group of plants with gorgeous blooms that have inspired superfans and appreciation societies.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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Today, McGinley has found a new role that has brought him a wave of admiration.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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If there’s a list of things to know about Lucy Dacus, high on the list is her admiration for Bruce Springsteen.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The public spectacle of genuine gratitude and solidarity, combined with the limited visual record of the attacks that preceded it, is already doing the groundwork for recovery.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first is gratitude for the opportunity and the support of thousands who made the flight possible.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Partway through the story, the reader learns something that upends our understanding of what’s going on.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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It’s based on the scientific understanding that all kinds of organisms — including plants, insects and disease fungi or bacteria — respond to the weather.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Catholic social teaching likewise calls us to uphold the dignity of every person and to engage in public life with civility and respect.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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And in a runoff election — where turnout is everything — perception can be power.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Outside of Congress, public perception may be more aligned with Democrats’ framing.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Several networks have, by design or otherwise, moved toward the coverage of political conflict as a form of branding and entertainment with little regard for actual news reporting or without regard for setting clear boundaries between opinion or commentary and factual reporting of the news.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Victor Serge and Vasily Grossman were my inspirations in this regard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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