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
Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
While there were no seatback screens, the plane offered charging ports and complimentary Wi-Fi, a small but appreciated touch for such a short journey.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
On nights when a full moon or crackling fire aren’t enough to create a flattering nighttime glow, the best outdoor pendant lights can offer an appreciated assist in creating an ambient setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Sometime around 1920, the family agreed to relocate to New York where their daughter’s ingenuity might be better appreciated.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Cora appreciated the shortstop’s desire to play through it.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Eric Maruyama, a spokesperson for Polis, said in a statement Monday that the governor appreciated the proposal put together by McCluskie and other lawmakers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Goldberg appreciated the flexibility of setting his own hours when there was a recent death in his family.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The online watch marketplace has just published a new study that shows the Parisian jeweler’s timepieces have appreciated far more over the past decade than any of Crown’s references.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
While some viewers appreciated the tribute, others felt the execution lacked originality.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, the case for evolving dark energy is much weaker than is generally appreciated.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Not that Webber, the man behind the stage show that debuted in London in 1981 and became a hit worldwide, ever appreciated the adaptation.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
While there were no seatback screens, the plane offered charging ports and complimentary Wi-Fi, a small but appreciated touch for such a short journey.
—Tiana Schippa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
On nights when a full moon or crackling fire aren’t enough to create a flattering nighttime glow, the best outdoor pendant lights can offer an appreciated assist in creating an ambient setting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Sometime around 1920, the family agreed to relocate to New York where their daughter’s ingenuity might be better appreciated.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Knueppel appreciated the sentiment, but not the timing.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Cora appreciated the shortstop’s desire to play through it.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Eric Maruyama, a spokesperson for Polis, said in a statement Monday that the governor appreciated the proposal put together by McCluskie and other lawmakers.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Goldberg appreciated the flexibility of setting his own hours when there was a recent death in his family.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The online watch marketplace has just published a new study that shows the Parisian jeweler’s timepieces have appreciated far more over the past decade than any of Crown’s references.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
While some viewers appreciated the tribute, others felt the execution lacked originality.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, the case for evolving dark energy is much weaker than is generally appreciated.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Not that Webber, the man behind the stage show that debuted in London in 1981 and became a hit worldwide, ever appreciated the adaptation.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 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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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Politicians in Massachusetts are prohibited from accepting gifts valued at $50 or more given to influence their official actions or because of their official position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But if justice is to be understood as fairness, as per Rawls’s scheme, ignorance is the key concept.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the time, disability wasn't understood as a civil rights issue.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All respected our Constitution.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many of the Gen Z terms, language enthusiasts say, once permeated Black subcultures, including early hip-hop music and underground drag culture, and were not fully accepted or respected by the mainstream.—
Moriah Humiston,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Utah is at the heart of what’s been called the Sagebrush Rebellion, which rose during the Reagan era to challenge the prevailing management of federal lands, and, indeed, the entire idea of federal lands.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So the fact that people have loved it and people are still watching is really wonderful.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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