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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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Curry appreciated his coach’s fire.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
One editor preferred it to the Great Value brand, and appreciated the texture.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
But his costar Laura Dern, in presenting him with his award, very effectively argued that he should be appreciated for his work on both sides of the ledger.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
Our tester appreciated the two wheels on the base, which helped with repositioning the machine — even on carpet.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Even from afar, Curry understands how much a perennial winner would be appreciated in the Carolinas.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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
The impact of the new method of counting the house is perhaps best appreciated by looking back to the 2023 list.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Curry appreciated his coach’s fire.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
One editor preferred it to the Great Value brand, and appreciated the texture.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
But his costar Laura Dern, in presenting him with his award, very effectively argued that he should be appreciated for his work on both sides of the ledger.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
Our tester appreciated the two wheels on the base, which helped with repositioning the machine — even on carpet.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
To further understand why Ross wanted Aikman, understand how Ross appreciated the role former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers had in counseling Washington Commanders’ owner Josh Harris.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Even from afar, Curry understands how much a perennial winner would be appreciated in the Carolinas.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Verb
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
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Yet that has happened on only four occasions this season and, while Newcastle are looking to recruit a left-back this month — Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie is admired — Miley has unexpectedly emerged as a genuine option at right-back.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ahn won five Grand Bell Awards for best actor, a record, and was widely admired for a career defined by consistency and an absence of scandal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So Jordan’s overhaul challenged both a distinct corporate culture and a revered business model.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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So revered is the island for its diving that Scuba Diving Magazine has named it the best shore diving destination in the Caribbean for 33 consecutive years.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rizzi even rose to associate head coach for two years prior to leaving the Dolphins after the 2018 season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the December survey showed that respondents’ expectations of losing their job rose to the highest mean probability since April 2025, while the probability of those voluntarily quitting dropped to the lowest rate since July 2023.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bears coach loved every second of Jackson’s trap block, which aided a 9-yard Kyle Monangai run.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though their divorce was acrimonious, and the two were later involved in various legal proceedings, the source said that Clarkson knew the importance of her children’s relationship with their father.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said the two teenagers knew each other, but did not provide further details on their relationship.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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