1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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2
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
My customers appreciate this diversity and my goal is to make their dream cookies a reality.
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Alc appreciated the acknowledgment, his first nomination, but the practical implications meant more.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
To appreciate the full moral weight and dramatic immensity of these moments means grasping the significance of the moments leading up to them—and the ones that come afterward.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Locals, luckily, will be able to appreciate all the fair has to offer with nice weather conditions and sunny skies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Alc appreciated the acknowledgment, his first nomination, but the practical implications meant more.
—Christine Werthman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
To appreciate the full moral weight and dramatic immensity of these moments means grasping the significance of the moments leading up to them—and the ones that come afterward.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Locals, luckily, will be able to appreciate all the fair has to offer with nice weather conditions and sunny skies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Or, simply admire the talent that manifests throughout Sewanee.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Nearly 100 years later, Shalimar remains one of the world’s best-selling fragrances, still admired, collected and worn across generations.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Judges seem to love Rivera’s showmanship, which could lend to strong scores in New Orleans.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An outspoken activist and irrepressible personality who loved to dance, Jimenez announced her coming-out in dramatic fashion, showing up to her vocational high school graduation in heels and make up, according to her friend Buelvas.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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FEMco is dedicated to creating opportunities for female artists to increase their visibility and reach via events, sponsorships and more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Here's what to know about Trump's approval rating, including how they are decided and how Trump's ratings compare with his first term and past presidents.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Don’t use people’s voice or appearance without their permission, and respect their intellectual property.—
Bogdan Nesvit,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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That what their songs added up to was a full-scale vision of the ins and outs of love and loss and romance and pain and desire and fulfillment, told entirely from a woman’s point of view, is part of the reason their genius wasn’t fully recognized and respected.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, the global perfume market was valued at $48.05 billion, according to Perfumer & Flavorist.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The offer valued ProSieben at around €2B. The future of the ProSieben has been the subject of speculation for months now, with leading shareholders MFE and PPF IM tabling separate bids to increase their stakes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this gives rise to some very important questions: What are the implications for privacy when so many of us are ready to share our deepest thoughts with AI companies?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The reduction came as rents in Chicago keep rising and after the state grappled with serious fiscal challenges when balancing its budget this year, issues exacerbated by a federal government focused on axing spending.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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