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
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
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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Few appreciated the performance more than Mick Jagger, who watched from the wings as Little Richard lit up the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
More importantly, Harbaugh appreciated Beckham as a competitor.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Under Cook's stewardship, Apple shares appreciated more than 1,700%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
But some people, including those who became my drag family, appreciated and encouraged my vision.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The significance of the fault and recognition of its large cumulative offset would not be fully appreciated until the advent of plate tectonics more than 50 years later.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Minimalist artists like Donald Judd and Richard Serra appreciated Giacometti as a sculptor of phenomenological situations rather than simply a fashioner of bodies.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
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
Verb
The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Few appreciated the performance more than Mick Jagger, who watched from the wings as Little Richard lit up the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
More importantly, Harbaugh appreciated Beckham as a competitor.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Under Cook's stewardship, Apple shares appreciated more than 1,700%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
But some people, including those who became my drag family, appreciated and encouraged my vision.
—Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The significance of the fault and recognition of its large cumulative offset would not be fully appreciated until the advent of plate tectonics more than 50 years later.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Minimalist artists like Donald Judd and Richard Serra appreciated Giacometti as a sculptor of phenomenological situations rather than simply a fashioner of bodies.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 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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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mailman said that McMahon valued higher education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the end of Q4, Boeing's commercial backlog was over 6,100 planes, valued at a record $567 billion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leo said in English, using a phrase often understood as referring to American exceptionalism.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Its long-term health problems are only starting to be understood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wang told Araghchi that the situation has reached a critical juncture between war and peace, and said Iran’s sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, while freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wang Yi told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call late Wednesday that Iran's sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, but freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the Ethiopian Orthodox, Fasika is the most important and revered time of the church calendar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The helmet is one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, and its return closes one of the most alarming chapters in recent cultural heritage crime.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aromatic garlic deters many rose pests, including aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and deer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 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
Cite this Entry
“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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