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Recent Examples of appreciably
But because the agency handled it professionally, the payroll shrank appreciably, and few of us landed on the street.
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Kate Callen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His economy rate for the series is just over three, bettered only by Archer (of bowlers who’ve played three or more of the Tests) and would be appreciably less without that first innings in Perth.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Yes, Dallas has proved appreciably better at home than away; still, the wrong team is favored here.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
At the outset of the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962, McNamara shocked colleagues by asserting that the deployment of Soviet missiles in Cuba did not appreciably shift the nuclear balance.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, some city leaders see in the project the chance to compete more strongly against Black Hawk, its appreciably busier neighboring casino town, which has drawn greater investment in the decades since Colorado authorized gaming in both.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
That's appreciably quick for an $800 phone.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Last year, the Fed cut rates three times, and bond yields, which drive all kinds of customer loans, did not drop appreciably.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Kate Callen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His economy rate for the series is just over three, bettered only by Archer (of bowlers who’ve played three or more of the Tests) and would be appreciably less without that first innings in Perth.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Yes, Dallas has proved appreciably better at home than away; still, the wrong team is favored here.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
At the outset of the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962, McNamara shocked colleagues by asserting that the deployment of Soviet missiles in Cuba did not appreciably shift the nuclear balance.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, some city leaders see in the project the chance to compete more strongly against Black Hawk, its appreciably busier neighboring casino town, which has drawn greater investment in the decades since Colorado authorized gaming in both.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
That's appreciably quick for an $800 phone.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Last year, the Fed cut rates three times, and bond yields, which drive all kinds of customer loans, did not drop appreciably.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
Adverb
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Freeman’s contract is already more than halfway complete, with time passing quickly and his production on the field largely remaining the same.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oil’s bullish run in recent days is largely a reaction to worries Iran will restrict that supply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While this infrastructure build-out is a boon for industrial metrics, the outlook for humans is markedly less rosy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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With the part-time tutoring positions, demand can vary markedly.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Jones, a 61-year-old permanent resident originally from Nashville, said the magazine's readers are mostly American and Canadian tourists who flock to Puerto Vallarta, which has long been a global LGBTQ+ tourist hub.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Like most places in this wildfire-prone part of the state, landscaping is kept to mostly native or drought-tolerant plants that don’t require a huge amount of water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Since the Akard Street bridge over Interstate 30 was taken down in mid-January, business owners say foot traffic and visibility have dropped sharply, turning once-busy streets noticeably quiet.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Outfielder Evan Carter — whose last two seasons have been plagued by injury — came in at 190 pounds and looks noticeably stronger.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The neighborhood/area Though hidden along a mainly residential street south of downtown, the property is close to plenty of newer bars and restaurants that have popped up in recent years in burgeoning South Palm Springs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Showers and snow showers are forecast mainly for the Coast Range and Shasta County mountains tonight through Saturday with dry conditions elsewhere.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Jordan was visibly startled when Davidson yelled from the auditorium as audience members gasped.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pixar debuted the trailer and gave fans a reunion between a visibly aging Woody and his old pal Buzz Lightyear — but the reunion wasn’t even the biggest talking point.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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There are a few commonalities between the two, chiefly the abundance of alcohol consumption, the significance of costuming and the presence of king cake.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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This list is intended chiefly to get the gears of your own moviegoing memories turning.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This past Monday, Bongino returned, on Rumble, a YouTube competitor that is popular among right-wing content creators, and was palpably in his element—at least, until his stream cut out.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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That city, vibrant, westernized yet steeped in tradition was so palpably eager to grow alongside the modern world.—
Maryam Lieberman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Appreciably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciably. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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