appreciably

adverb

Definition of appreciablynext
1
as in largely

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2
as in markedly

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Recent Examples of appreciably Supporters of Ballot Question 3D say voter turnout in even-year elections, including midterms and presidential elections, is appreciably higher than in odd-year contests when less is on the ballot. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Year two was appreciably better at 5-7, but still nothing to write home about. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 In multiple ways, that tech has made our lives appreciably better, easier, and, at times, more rewarding. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 For 2025, the Taos was appreciably updated — more horsepower and improved interior and exterior styling. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 By comparison, The Mandalorian felt sleek and charming, with appreciably human stakes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 In dealing Pascal Siakam in January 2024 and acquiring Brandon Ingram 13 months later, Toronto didn’t appreciably increase its talent. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 The single-lens 4K footage is appreciably smaller, about 500MB per minute, while 120MP JPG stills average around 65MB, and Raw DNG pairs are about 120MB in total. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The Patriots, meanwhile, stop short of guaranteeing Pierce more cash than appreciably more productive players like Smith and Jaylen Waddle. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
  1. largely
  2. markedly
  3. mostly
  4. noticeably
  5. mainly
  6. visibly
  7. chiefly
  8. palpably
Adverb
  • The position was previously held by Snelling, and the bureau largely oversees CPD’s gang and narcotics investigations.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The biggest increases include an additional $300 million this year from capital gains taxes that are generated on Wall Street and largely paid by Fairfield County millionaires.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of largely
Adverb
  • John James and Mike Rogers, while both Republicans, are very different political candidates running markedly different campaigns against two very different opponents.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Some 30 million people engaged with SmarterChild through text messages – often in conversations that were markedly rude, says Gillies.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of markedly
Adverb
  • In the four years since AI first became broadly available as a commercial product, these productivity returns have mostly failed to materialize.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 Nov. 2026
  • What actually happened in 2020 was a massive miseducation campaign by billionaire Ken Griffin who raised the specter that a rise in taxes, mostly on wealthy people, would mean a tax increase for everyone, which was totally untrue.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of mostly
Adverb
  • The laptop is also slightly thinner and noticeably lighter than before, without sacrificing any power or connectivity.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Just a few drops keep my hair smooth without weighing it down, leaving it noticeably shinier and softer from morning to night.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • But for now, the risks are mainly documented in case reports, series, and other anecdotal accounts.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In findings published in December 2025, Gartner reported that over 80% of organizations expected to reduce customer-service agent headcount within 18 months, mainly through attrition.
    — Hamid Kohan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of mainly
Adverb
  • The home itself was visibly falling apart, with debris around the home.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This means the team’s style of play itself will not visibly change without Wilson on the court.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of visibly
Adverb
  • The practice is growing across the country, chiefly with sports bars.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of chiefly
Adverb
  • The absence of Karoline Vitto — who bolstered the curve representation last season in London — was palpably felt.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of palpably

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“Appreciably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciably. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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