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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3
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
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The funding is well appreciated, officials said, as food banks around the commonwealth see an uptick in interest.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
While donating food and volunteering are often needed and appreciated, financial donations can have a larger impact.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The compensation was not so universally appreciated.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The analyst contends that AT&T’s broadband opportunity remains an under-appreciated component of the company’s annual financial growth prospects.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Hoi-Kwong Lo, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Toronto in Canada, says that Cisco is championing an under-appreciated portion of the larger quantum technology world.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite this lengthy effort to establish Thrice’s bona fides, there remains a feeling that the band is overlooked or under-appreciated.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Tazewell, Virginia The beauty of Southwest Virginia is best appreciated from a porch, as evidenced by the architectural features of and views from the Litz Mansion in Tazewell.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The support is appreciated during the financial strain.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Not just as Buffy’s successor, but as a young actress in the industry, Armstrong has appreciated Gellar’s guidance.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Rey gained the upper hand, sending his son into the ropes for a 619 that the fans truly appreciated.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Other participants appreciated Mamdani's anti-establishment positioning and his stance on Israel.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
For holiday hosts, homemade candies are always appreciated.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Senegal’s president, Léopold Senghor, appreciated Kennedy’s turn toward Africa and his political and economic support for the recently decolonized nation.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
And while this nourishing side dish pairs well with practically everything, it’s especially appreciated during holidays.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The funding is well appreciated, officials said, as food banks around the commonwealth see an uptick in interest.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
While donating food and volunteering are often needed and appreciated, financial donations can have a larger impact.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The compensation was not so universally appreciated.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The analyst contends that AT&T’s broadband opportunity remains an under-appreciated component of the company’s annual financial growth prospects.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Hoi-Kwong Lo, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Toronto in Canada, says that Cisco is championing an under-appreciated portion of the larger quantum technology world.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
Despite this lengthy effort to establish Thrice’s bona fides, there remains a feeling that the band is overlooked or under-appreciated.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Tazewell, Virginia The beauty of Southwest Virginia is best appreciated from a porch, as evidenced by the architectural features of and views from the Litz Mansion in Tazewell.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Combat correspondent Jan Bender, whose video footage in Fallujah was used for the movie, appreciated these aspects.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The support is appreciated during the financial strain.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Not just as Buffy’s successor, but as a young actress in the industry, Armstrong has appreciated Gellar’s guidance.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Rey gained the upper hand, sending his son into the ropes for a 619 that the fans truly appreciated.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Other participants appreciated Mamdani's anti-establishment positioning and his stance on Israel.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
For holiday hosts, homemade candies are always appreciated.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Likewise, Senegal’s president, Léopold Senghor, appreciated Kennedy’s turn toward Africa and his political and economic support for the recently decolonized nation.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Verb
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In fact, disposable medical apparel is valued for helping reduce cross-contamination risk, because single-use items are not subjected to laundering cycles or reuse.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Reuters reported that the private equity firm backtracked on its bid, valued at $64 a share, about a week ago.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the 1980s, Jobs visited Sony and admired the company uniforms that Miyake had designed—a taupe nylon jacket with removable sleeves that could convert into a vest.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ross has long admired McDaniel's offensive scheming and thinks the coach can still provide a competitive advantage in that realm, according to a coach familiar with the Dolphins' thinking.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lineup of special guests also includes Jason Biggs, Dominique Sanda, James Franco, Dolph Lundgren, Joanna Kulig and Hanna Schygulla, all presenting works both new and revered.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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When the bill comes due after seven years of high living, infidelity, gambling, drinking, and usury, Jabez’s only hope seems to be Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold), the revered and charismatic politician and orator.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kourtney, described as a loyal friend and straight-A student who loved basketball, attended the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, a Kansas City charter school.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Caesar was never sure his parents loved him.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The president worked with Gifford Pinchot—the US Forest Service’s first leader—on a publicity campaign in this realm, and came to appoint a commission in 1903 that held public hearings and investigations the president knew would grab headlines.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not the loss of titles, or the connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and of course, not how long the royal family knew about it without doing anything.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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