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
Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Teresa jeans deliver an on-trend silhouette that’s tailored yet wide-leg, plus a subtle—but appreciated—lifting and smoothing effect that wins shoppers over again and again.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
When those borrowers resell their homes later on, the CalHFA program requires homeowners repay 15% to 20% of the appreciated value to a fund that program leaders hope will sustain Dream For All for the long run.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
My co-counsel did a phenomenal job and very much appreciated having that opposing argument.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, coyotes play an under appreciated role in the urban ecosystem, experts emphasize.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Chronic low hydration is a common yet under-appreciated contributor to constipation, Judge says.
—Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Jacques Billeaud, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
By full time, however, even the most one-eyed United fan must have grudgingly appreciated the fighting spirit shown by their rivals in the most adverse of circumstances.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
While some appreciated the addition of coconut milk in the cake batter, others felt that the cake itself was still too dry.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
This is the first Olympics with NHL players in a dozen years and Jagr appreciated that.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump obviously appreciated it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
During the First World War, neither Axis nor Allied generals fully appreciated the devastating effects of machine guns and barbed wire.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But feeling appreciated for kind gestures and hoping that invitations will be reciprocated is not a new, unusual or irrational problem.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Teresa jeans deliver an on-trend silhouette that’s tailored yet wide-leg, plus a subtle—but appreciated—lifting and smoothing effect that wins shoppers over again and again.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
When those borrowers resell their homes later on, the CalHFA program requires homeowners repay 15% to 20% of the appreciated value to a fund that program leaders hope will sustain Dream For All for the long run.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
My co-counsel did a phenomenal job and very much appreciated having that opposing argument.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, coyotes play an under appreciated role in the urban ecosystem, experts emphasize.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Chronic low hydration is a common yet under-appreciated contributor to constipation, Judge says.
—Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some appreciated the attention the case has been getting.
—Jacques Billeaud, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
By full time, however, even the most one-eyed United fan must have grudgingly appreciated the fighting spirit shown by their rivals in the most adverse of circumstances.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
While some appreciated the addition of coconut milk in the cake batter, others felt that the cake itself was still too dry.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
This is the first Olympics with NHL players in a dozen years and Jagr appreciated that.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump obviously appreciated it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
During the First World War, neither Axis nor Allied generals fully appreciated the devastating effects of machine guns and barbed wire.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Adjective
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From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Church officials also said its security measures have been increased during the transitional period.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The prediction market giant is valued at about $11 billion, meaning that the NBA star’s investment could be up to about $110 million.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Despite her long and groundbreaking career, Swayvo felt like his mom wasn’t always valued in the music business.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even when plans are understood, retrogrades can require rescheduling due to factors beyond our control, so keep your calendar flexible.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The tariffs case must therefore be understood as a warm-up act in the fight to preserve the core of American democracy, rather than the main event.—
David Pozen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Budgeting takes a lot of mental effort, and that should be respected.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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But Paton respected the history in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our Lady, a revered apparition of the Virgin Mary, asked why Flores-Gomez had stopped singing to her.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Laila Nakhla is arguably Egypt’s most revered contemporary jewelry designer, with more than four decades of expertise in fusing the aesthetics of the ancients with a modern twist.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet oil prices rose just 6% Monday, and gas prices aren’t expected to get close to $5 a gallon anytime soon.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Defense and energy stocks in New York rose while shares in travel companies plunged.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The players loved her, the media loved her, the front office loved her, and our ownership loved her.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Boaters, birding groups, families, bicyclists and others loved the forests of trees.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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