1
as in increasing
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 valuing
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admiring
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 appreciating
Images of the moment spread across social media, with some Knicks fans appreciating the reference.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recognizing and appreciating their different backgrounds and experiences could have produced a very different outcome.
—Richard Besser, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Homes in Charlotte are also appreciating at a higher level, Scott said.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
But working through the nuances is key to appreciating this culinary tradition.
—Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
And while nostalgia is sometimes portrayed as an unhealthy fixation on the past, Routledge says reflecting back on and appreciating experiences in our life can foster a sense of belonging and even be a source of inspiration for future traditions.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Among those appreciating the impact of the 1984 original was the team behind American Vandal, the Netflix mockumentary series that satirized true-crime docs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly mundane material is given to Seth Rogen (as a fellow rabbi more concerned with having fun than appreciating the faith), Kate Berlant (as Rogen’s partner in faith), and Alex Karpovsky (as another rabbi, this one invited to join Noah’s temple).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recognizing and appreciating their different backgrounds and experiences could have produced a very different outcome.
—Richard Besser, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Homes in Charlotte are also appreciating at a higher level, Scott said.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
But working through the nuances is key to appreciating this culinary tradition.
—Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
And while nostalgia is sometimes portrayed as an unhealthy fixation on the past, Routledge says reflecting back on and appreciating experiences in our life can foster a sense of belonging and even be a source of inspiration for future traditions.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Among those appreciating the impact of the 1984 original was the team behind American Vandal, the Netflix mockumentary series that satirized true-crime docs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Similarly mundane material is given to Seth Rogen (as a fellow rabbi more concerned with having fun than appreciating the faith), Kate Berlant (as Rogen’s partner in faith), and Alex Karpovsky (as another rabbi, this one invited to join Noah’s temple).
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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OpenAI, which completed its own secondary share sale valuing it at $500 billion in October, is rumored to be targeting a $1 trillion float on the stock market.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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At Bossa, Duru said anticipates increased nearshoring and region-for-region supply, especially for European brands valuing proximity and agility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Another resident, Carolyn Reeves, said not knowing if the annexation would bring in commercial or residential development raises suspicion.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini is among many players his age who grew up admiring Jonathan Toews, who signed a one-year deal with his hometown Jets in July.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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His ability to handle all this now, the rising fame and the expectation to be the best, is because his dad taught him how to always find his center.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even in states like Texas, which opted not to expand its Medicaid program and continued to rely on counties to care for many of its uninsured, rising health care costs are straining local budgets.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots are loving an analogy that head coach Mike Vrabel first brought to the table before Thanksgiving.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The loving chaos wrought by Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds as Alex’s parents in their family home further adds to the subversion of the film, upending expectations of film parents whose son is going through a life-changing event.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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In this country, states should consider what those experiences reveal about respecting autonomy at the end of life.—
Dr. Jeffrey Singer,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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