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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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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
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Moreover, Devonté Hynes’ score, which is both anxious and playful, does the tonal heavy lifting without ever announcing itself, which is something the music branch can discover and appreciate.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
In time, Jessie has passed into the possession of another girl, Bonnie (the voice of Scarlett Spears), who is the right age to appreciate the ragdoll but who links her loneliness with her attachment to her toys.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
For taking the time to appreciate the accomplishment and the journey.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Moreover, Devonté Hynes’ score, which is both anxious and playful, does the tonal heavy lifting without ever announcing itself, which is something the music branch can discover and appreciate.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
In time, Jessie has passed into the possession of another girl, Bonnie (the voice of Scarlett Spears), who is the right age to appreciate the ragdoll but who links her loneliness with her attachment to her toys.
—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
For taking the time to appreciate the accomplishment and the journey.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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These reports present your income and spending habits with clean, easy-to-understand visualizations.
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Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Burle Marx understood the country’s abundance as both subject and material.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
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Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively.
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Brushed with honey mustard and topped with ham, Gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, guests will love these buttery mini sandwiches.
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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Martin, 36, best known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was selected in August as one of the top-50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
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This shift invites us to share work, ideas, and talents more openly while choosing playful risks that still respect real-world limits.
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All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity.
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Even if Wells doesn’t turn things around offensively, the Yankees highly value his defense.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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