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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4
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
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
That’s our goal at the store, that people feel loved and respected and appreciated.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 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
This is not universally appreciated.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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
The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
And that diversity is seen and appreciated within Selena’s fandom.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
For anyone who purchased after 2022, their home may not have appreciated enough to cover the transaction costs of a sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
That’s our goal at the store, that people feel loved and respected and appreciated.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 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
This is not universally appreciated.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The jury also appreciated the thematically appropriate disregard for linear time used in the movie and found hope and joy in watching these characters seek humor and hold tight to each other in the face of a difficult disease.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
And that diversity is seen and appreciated within Selena’s fandom.
—Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
The Syclone may not have been fully appreciated during its day, but today, more than 30 years later, enthusiasts have caught onto its major virtues.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
For anyone who purchased after 2022, their home may not have appreciated enough to cover the transaction costs of a sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 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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Helm is understood to be a feature, a concept.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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By freezing and visualizing what happens in the developer, the team turned a long-unsolved, guesswork-heavy process into one that can be seen, understood, and controlled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Venus Williams has long been admired for her grace, athleticism, and quiet confidence both on and off the tennis court.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the house’s actual residents were the right types—one was a post-punk musician Trier admired.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Undertaker is one of the most revered and legendary figures in the history of professional wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Further evidence that Jay Kelly’s path to the Oscars runs through the revered Hollywood of old.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 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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Vitale loved it, posing for one photo after another, signing one scrap of paper after another, making one joke about his bald head after another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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And though the two aren’t senior royals and are reportedly well-loved by everyone in the family, there’s no doubt that association with them is considered controversial these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Phoenix himself knew that addiction did not discriminate.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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After filming wrapped, someone who supposedly knew everything about the season contacted the women and said that Tamra had been leaking every detail about production.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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