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
Ira Sachs has an expansive appreciation for male beauty that serves Rami Malek well in The Man I Love.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Timothy Lenz, part of the leadership committee of The Mythopoeic Society, a group dedicated to the study and appreciation of Tolkien, says Colbert inspired new readers.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Dad CEOs, through their interactions with their daughters, would come to develop greater appreciation for a wider range of stakeholders that could be affected by their policies and their companies’ environment.
—Corinne Post, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Timothy Lenz, part of the leadership committee of The Mythopoeic Society, a group dedicated to the study and appreciation of Tolkien, says Colbert inspired new readers.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Acknowledging the fans Headlines surrounding fan protests at Inter Miami over the lack of acknowledgment or appreciation from players have percolated around the league this week.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Dad CEOs, through their interactions with their daughters, would come to develop greater appreciation for a wider range of stakeholders that could be affected by their policies and their companies’ environment.
—Corinne Post, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Your good looks and possessions might earn you admiration, but not aretê, which could come only from developing your inner potential.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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During her speech on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Langley, 27, tearfully shared her gratitude for her family, faith, and fellow nominees.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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But for this collective freedom to work, there must be some understanding among the group about basic structure.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This week both Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rays owners, which lays out a rough sketch of how a stadium at Hillsborough Community College would be funded with a public contribution of $976 million.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Present technologies offer stunning opportunities in this respect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For Antos, the key to successfully playing in these fan favorite sandboxes requires a deep respect for the material.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The folks over at Blur Busters have extensively documented research showing that refresh rates of 1,000 Hz (and up) can reduce human perception of motion blur and flickering.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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The findings reveal that bats possess the intelligence to actively manipulate the physical properties of their acoustic environment to enhance perception, rather than just forcing the brain to work harder.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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If Ware’s top end in that regard is, say, Jarrett Allen, is that enough to keep him off limits in the Giannis deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The behind-the-scenes involvement of Pedro and Augustin Almodóvar is also significant in this regard; La Bola Negra certainly reflects the broad church of their production company El Deseo and very much follows Almodóvar Snr.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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