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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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
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 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
Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 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
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There also remain fears that AI disruption in the labor market are yet to be fully appreciated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Mazzulla said Derrick White refused to exit the game after his awkward collision with Sixers center Adem Bona in the opening seconds, which the coach appreciated.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And while the expansive views can be appreciated atop skis, of course, one of the best ways to experience the limitless terrain is simply to head out on a hike.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Testers also appreciated the inclusion of good-for-skin ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which helps support the skin barrier.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Essentially, Fitzpatrick appreciated American patriotism more than Russo.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Scholarship awards to the Summit are donated by The Frances Davis Fund in memory of Estelle Davis who really appreciated a good movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Items that can be repaired, repurposed, or simply appreciated over time ultimately contribute more to the space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
These Loeffler Randall heeled sandals are comfortable, and provide some much-appreciated height.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 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
Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 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
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There also remain fears that AI disruption in the labor market are yet to be fully appreciated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Mazzulla said Derrick White refused to exit the game after his awkward collision with Sixers center Adem Bona in the opening seconds, which the coach appreciated.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And while the expansive views can be appreciated atop skis, of course, one of the best ways to experience the limitless terrain is simply to head out on a hike.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Testers also appreciated the inclusion of good-for-skin ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which helps support the skin barrier.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Essentially, Fitzpatrick appreciated American patriotism more than Russo.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Scholarship awards to the Summit are donated by The Frances Davis Fund in memory of Estelle Davis who really appreciated a good movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Items that can be repaired, repurposed, or simply appreciated over time ultimately contribute more to the space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 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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Glas said many producers understandably believed that given the gap in IEEPA tariff rates between free-trade-agreement qualifying countries in the Western Hemisphere and those in Asia — which amounted by about 10 percentage points in most cases — sourcing from the Americas should have increased.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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European countries and Canada have increased defense spending and military recruitment efforts over the last year in response to Trump’s threats.—
Mark Carlson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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May 4 French Canadian comedian Mike Ward may not be a household name in Los Angeles yet, but he’s widely respected in the comedy world for pushing boundaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The gorgeous coupe will only be sold in Japan and features a head-turning design inspired by two of the country’s most revered traditional crafts—glass cutting and indigo dyeing.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Mission-style burrito, with its monstrous circumference and segregated ingredients, strikes me as a variation best loved by the people who grew up loving it.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Cameron Rider had always been an athlete and loved hockey and baseball.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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