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
Find out with the new Mini edition of this beloved text celebrated for bringing art appreciation to the masses.
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Once again, shared appreciation of obscurity is the great unifier.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Blankfein’s vocal appreciation for the college experience comes at a time when some tech leaders are challenging the efficacy of higher ed.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But even an imperfect liberal arts education left me with an appreciation of its value.
—Lloyd Blankfein, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Once again, shared appreciation of obscurity is the great unifier.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Blankfein’s vocal appreciation for the college experience comes at a time when some tech leaders are challenging the efficacy of higher ed.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But even an imperfect liberal arts education left me with an appreciation of its value.
—Lloyd Blankfein, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Salsa star Jerry Rivera also had words of admiration and respect for Colón.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actress went on to detail her admiration for Dane's personality on and off screen.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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At 47, Ruffin carries gratitude for the success and encouragement that has come her way.—
Reena Advani,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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This provides the impetus for Bart to finish the song, which is all about maintaining faith and gratitude in the face of dire circumstances.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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In an interview with US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, the ambassador was asked about his understanding of a biblical verse suggesting that land including parts of Egypt, Syria and Iraq had been divinely promised to the Jewish people.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The discovery could change our understanding of how many of these extreme dead stars dwell close to our galaxy's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The system forces them to disregard sportsmanship and respect.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In this respect, Rose is a companion piece, being the story of another ordinary man, a struggling farmer in early 17th century Germany.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jackson smashed the perception that a Black person couldn’t be a viable presidential candidate.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why does voters perception of his track record so far matter so much in the midterms?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The hierarchy of the event was also hard to miss, with homeless people reportedly evicted from the road leading to the venue and VIP motorcades shutting down the city with little regard for its residents.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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All of our medical professionals are juggling a lot, both in regards to patients and emotions, and surprise, surprise, things are about to get much more chaotic.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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