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as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents
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as in evaluations
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday
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Recent Examples of appraisals
Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Save copies of receipts, appraisals, or purchase records.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
April 1 is the deadline for your local chief appraiser to send appraisals for single-family homes, and thus when the clock starts on examining whether your home was appraised fairly and planning for what the year’s tax bill will be.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Musiel also regularly performs litigation and eminent domain appraisals, providing expert witness testimony to ensure properties are taxed correctly and landowners receive full market value compensation.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
OpenAI’s models, fed with Better’s mortgage data, save time by simultaneously running parallel workflows on dozens of checkpoints, including appraisals, title reports, income, credit reports and other metrics, Garg said.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The Republican governor is running for a record fourth term and vowing to overhaul the state's property tax system, from capping local spending and home appraisals to eliminating school taxes for homeowners.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s because this number sets the baseline for future appraisals.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Save copies of receipts, appraisals, or purchase records.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
April 1 is the deadline for your local chief appraiser to send appraisals for single-family homes, and thus when the clock starts on examining whether your home was appraised fairly and planning for what the year’s tax bill will be.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Musiel also regularly performs litigation and eminent domain appraisals, providing expert witness testimony to ensure properties are taxed correctly and landowners receive full market value compensation.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
OpenAI’s models, fed with Better’s mortgage data, save time by simultaneously running parallel workflows on dozens of checkpoints, including appraisals, title reports, income, credit reports and other metrics, Garg said.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The Republican governor is running for a record fourth term and vowing to overhaul the state's property tax system, from capping local spending and home appraisals to eliminating school taxes for homeowners.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s because this number sets the baseline for future appraisals.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisals
Noun
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City property tax assessments are government-determined and frequently challenged.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Free screenings, including blood pressure monitoring, stroke risk assessments and blood sugar testing, will be available.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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At a recent event in Atlanta, Wellstar Health System provided comprehensive medical evaluations, part of an ongoing effort to identify and address chronic conditions that can emerge years after players leave the game.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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By clarifying roles early, streamlining interviews, standardizing evaluations and improving communication, employers can make faster, more confident hiring decisions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The surplus turned out to be a mirage, based on a $165 billion error in revenue estimates over four years.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Blending investigative storytelling, history, and personal narrative, The Vodou Project challenges old perceptions and celebrates the spiritual and cultural heritage at the heart of Haitian identity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Across six episodes that follow the pair from adolescence through Niall’s college years to adulthood, the duo boomerang in and out of each other’s lives, making decisions that irrevocably alter their paths and their perceptions of one another.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 2013, Bilmes revised her estimations—and concluded the cost was actually closer to $4 trillion to $6 trillion.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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European bank stocks enjoyed a stellar 2025, notching their best year since 1997, with the valuations of some lenders more than doubling.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several Blue Owl borrowers have faced high risk of default — and the way those risks were reported to investors raises serious questions about BDC valuations.—
Marc Joffe,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Appraisals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisals. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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