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
Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Being fully present is one of the easiest ways to make others feel valued, and your host feel appreciated.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The Red Sea is one of the planet’s most extraordinary—and extraordinarily under-appreciated— marine ecosystems.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Structured learning about areas of current work is appreciated but sit-and-get workshops on topics that are not connected to felt needs are viewed as a poor use of scarce time.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s been so amazing and so appreciated.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
One of the most appreciated parts of TRI-RAIL’s current event service is its flexibility and communication with riders.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
But others are still under-appreciated by the collector-car market despite their design and engineering significance.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
But what hasn’t been appreciated is AI’s effect on patience.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans (and some Dixieland lovers were the first ones to declare jazz dead when other variations of the music began emerging), the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Free admission; donations appreciated.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Mich also appreciated its small size.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
There’s shift happening in vacationing where slower routines are appreciated and schedules are not packed with events.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Zaire Franklin wasn’t playing and didn’t feel appreciated.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Being fully present is one of the easiest ways to make others feel valued, and your host feel appreciated.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The Red Sea is one of the planet’s most extraordinary—and extraordinarily under-appreciated— marine ecosystems.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Structured learning about areas of current work is appreciated but sit-and-get workshops on topics that are not connected to felt needs are viewed as a poor use of scarce time.
—Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s been so amazing and so appreciated.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
One of the most appreciated parts of TRI-RAIL’s current event service is its flexibility and communication with riders.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Verb
Free; donations are appreciated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
But others are still under-appreciated by the collector-car market despite their design and engineering significance.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
But what hasn’t been appreciated is AI’s effect on patience.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
One hundred and nine years after its birth in New Orleans (and some Dixieland lovers were the first ones to declare jazz dead when other variations of the music began emerging), the music is still with us, and appreciated by everyone from Boomers to Gen-Zers.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Free admission; donations appreciated.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Mich also appreciated its small size.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
There’s shift happening in vacationing where slower routines are appreciated and schedules are not packed with events.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 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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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Investigation traced equipment to officer's home According to the criminal complaint, the journalist suffered an injury while working at the protest and dropped a camera bag containing cameras and other equipment valued at roughly $10,000.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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They’re respected, respected by the people that have to respect them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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The Raos were respected in Oak Grove and elsewhere.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Kumus of Kaua’i A kumu is a revered guide or teacher.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Not only that, but USC rose to that level in a still-unfinished stadium, without anything resembling the NIL firepower that other college baseball teams, particularly in the SEC and ACC, are wielding.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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In total, Fort Worth ISD’s number of graduates who met CCMR criteria rose from 3,772 during the 2022-23 school year to just over 4,000 for the 2023-24 school year.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Among the early arrivals was Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, co-founder of Beulah London, a label loved by Harriet and the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Rupert Finch, who was linked to Kate Middleton in her pre-royal days.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Among the first to take their seats were Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, co-founder of Beulah London, a label loved by Sperling and the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Rupert Finch, who was linked to Kate Middleton in her pre-royal days.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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