as in admired
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1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Jays aren’t expecting brilliance from Corbin, but his dull consistency is much appreciated.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kids are unpredictable, so having a generous warranty is definitely appreciated.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
These Loeffler Randall heeled sandals are comfortable, and provide some much-appreciated height.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Your enthusiasm and love for this crazy game and the Dodgers is greatly appreciated and very sorely missed.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler service is on hand to do everything from unpack your bags to draw an evening bath alongside a cup of chamomile tea (or, in my case, deliver an unprompted—but much appreciated—extra serving of delicious local kaya toast).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Fritas, milkshakes and Cuban-style hot dogs El Cuban Diner has a simple menu, the kind that’s appreciated by tired tourists taking a break from souvenir shopping by day or partying at night.
—Sarah Moreno
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Many people also appreciated the exceptional customer service and clear communication from the company.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Plant High product appreciated the opportunity to finish a career that started with the Red Sox in 1982 by coming home to play for the expansion Devil Rays in 1998-99.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
High-Quality Pantry Staples When in doubt, a practical choice, especially one that comes in pretty packaging, will always be appreciated—or at the very least, used.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Season-ticket holders especially appreciated that their prices didn’t increase for those games.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Shopping editor Madison Yauger appreciated the film’s approach to understated beauty.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Free admission; donations appreciated.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Oeding said there is no appreciated value on the homes for the first three years of ownership.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Jays aren’t expecting brilliance from Corbin, but his dull consistency is much appreciated.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Kids are unpredictable, so having a generous warranty is definitely appreciated.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
These Loeffler Randall heeled sandals are comfortable, and provide some much-appreciated height.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Your enthusiasm and love for this crazy game and the Dodgers is greatly appreciated and very sorely missed.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler service is on hand to do everything from unpack your bags to draw an evening bath alongside a cup of chamomile tea (or, in my case, deliver an unprompted—but much appreciated—extra serving of delicious local kaya toast).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
James has always appreciated fan interaction.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Fritas, milkshakes and Cuban-style hot dogs El Cuban Diner has a simple menu, the kind that’s appreciated by tired tourists taking a break from souvenir shopping by day or partying at night.
—Sarah Moreno
may 12, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Many people also appreciated the exceptional customer service and clear communication from the company.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Plant High product appreciated the opportunity to finish a career that started with the Red Sox in 1982 by coming home to play for the expansion Devil Rays in 1998-99.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
High-Quality Pantry Staples When in doubt, a practical choice, especially one that comes in pretty packaging, will always be appreciated—or at the very least, used.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Season-ticket holders especially appreciated that their prices didn’t increase for those games.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Shopping editor Madison Yauger appreciated the film’s approach to understated beauty.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Free admission; donations appreciated.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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California alone spent $24 billion in 5 years fighting homelessness, yet the number of homeless increased.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Greek food has always been on the menu at Skippers, but the demand for it has increased over time.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As of 2024, Port Laredo accounted for 62% of the state’s land port trade, valued at nearly $340 billion, according to data collected by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The result is a standardized way of comparing chocolate, allowing cacao to be priced and valued according to its quality.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Verb
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Verb
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He’s been beloved by fans, respected by his peers and consistently close enough on the biggest stages to make the major-less résumé feel more surprising than disappointing.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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By 1987, he was broadly respected across the legal community and was elected president of the San Diego County Bar Association.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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So, what better way to celebrate one of the most revered hours of television ever than to go through what are, in my humble opinion, four of the most overrated TV episodes of all time.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Chavez, one of the most revered figures in the Latino civil rights movement, co-founded what is now the United Farm Workers, a labor union for farmworkers in America.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The Wild sold the Beer Twigs during the regular season, but the team has seen an uptick in sales since the games rose in importance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Courts were backed up, the jail population rose once again, and absenteeism became rampant among corrections officers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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While the late Irish businessman Ivor Fitzpatrick, who owned the yacht for the past few years, had loved owning it, his widow, Susan, has lowered the price with the goal of moving it more quickly.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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