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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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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
Skincare fanatics will appreciate deals on RoC’s beloved wrinkle cream, La Roche-Posay’s tinted SPF, and a host of K-beauty labels fortunately stocked on Amazon.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The woman took this perspective in stride and appreciated the balanced feedback.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Reviewers appreciate the lamp’s lightweight build and easy assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The woman took this perspective in stride and appreciated the balanced feedback.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Reviewers appreciate the lamp’s lightweight build and easy assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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If not, the Kings might come to understand why Kerr couldn’t always trust Kuminga in key situations.—
Jason Anderson
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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To better understand the risks and inform public debate, the French food safety agency ANSES ran multiple studies to measure microplastic levels in everyday foods, especially seafood and beverages.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Another thing Berlanga cannot do is admire his power shots.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Even those who didn't know him well admired him for his dedication to the school and the team.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Because as our founders knew so well, human nature recoils all too often at the inconveniences and frustrations of self-government.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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That’s where dynamic leadership comes into play: Harada understood and cared for his workers, respecting the local culture and giving them space to be themselves, while at the same time maintaining his Japanese traditions and introducing them into an American context.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The code also details expectations for AI companies to respect paywalls, as well as robots.txt instructions restricting crawling, which could help confront a growing problem of AI crawlers hammering websites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The origin of creativity, from brain to book, film, canvas, or ProTools, is less valued or seen as unique, because the same thing can be done anywhere, by anyone.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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