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Recent Examples of appreciably
The Patriots, meanwhile, stop short of guaranteeing Pierce more cash than appreciably more productive players like Smith and Jaylen Waddle.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
But because the agency handled it professionally, the payroll shrank appreciably, and few of us landed on the street.
—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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
But because the agency handled it professionally, the payroll shrank appreciably, and few of us landed on the street.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
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But the first half was largely a grind for Tatum, who shot just 2-of-11 from the field, including 0-of-5 on 3-pointers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Until the loss, Fidesz had largely been regarded as a party of the urban middle class.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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But younger Americans are markedly less supportive than older ones, and the share of adults who believe the death penalty is applied unfairly has risen steadily and is now also right around 50%.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lower in alcohol and markedly less sweet than most European counterparts, this aperitif is quite fresh, with peppery notes of eucalyptus and a pleasantly tart currant flavor.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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About 65% of Afghans asking for asylum receive protection in Europe, according to the EU Agency for Asylum, which indicates their applications are mostly successful elsewhere in the bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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When Dvorak signed in Philadelphia, he was thought of as mostly center depth on a one-year deal.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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For many travelers, snagging an exit row seat feels like a win, with more legroom and extra space for a noticeably more comfortable flight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bednar last pitched on April 8, and his four-seam fastball velocity was noticeably down.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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CesiumAstro has received about $49 million in government contracts, mainly related to space communications payloads.—
Brandon Lingle,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s a net decline of 16,000 per month on payroll, mainly affecting less experienced workers.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Following the announcement, the four crew members shared one of their many group hugs on camera, before separating and visibly wiping tears.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The group was visibly overwhelmed by the ecstatic response from the crowd.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Weicker, an opponent of casino gambling, argued that gaming centers would greatly increase demand for social programs, public safety, affordable housing and other services provided chiefly by municipalities, which should therefore get most of the state’s share of gaming revenues.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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The purpose of the TAC meetings will be to work through various ideas for rule tweaks that are chiefly related to the deployment of engine electrical energy and how the battery is recharged, especially over a single lap in qualifying.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But aside from Ballard’s murky future, Indy’s roster moves this offseason haven’t felt as palpably urgent as Irsay-Gordon suggested.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciably. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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