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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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
Does appreciating art in a 1950s-style motor lodge sound more your speed?
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, 10 is a round number worth appreciating in Adelman’s eyes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
While mostly unsuitable for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Car fans and potential buyers can spend hours appreciating exteriors and experiencing interiors of new vehicles.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City officials welcomed the project, appreciating how student ideas could be used in real life to make tourism more engaging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This practice begins with appreciating the beauty of nature and the miracle that anything exists at all.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, 10 is a round number worth appreciating in Adelman’s eyes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
While mostly unsuitable for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Car fans and potential buyers can spend hours appreciating exteriors and experiencing interiors of new vehicles.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City officials welcomed the project, appreciating how student ideas could be used in real life to make tourism more engaging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This practice begins with appreciating the beauty of nature and the miracle that anything exists at all.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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Andre says hosts are valuing high-quality pieces more than ever.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the market is valuing them at a high rate in 2026.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Admitting not knowing much about Iran, Yan said her curiosity has only grown stronger since the war broke out.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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If Bain ends up available along with one of the top defensive backs, the depth of this edge rusher class could serve as a tiebreaker, knowing what’s available on Day 2.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Families and enthusiasts moved from table to table, admiring animals and asking questions.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Threaded throughout is an even cooler environment to send them back into, whether snowshoeing the gently hilly grounds or admiring the Front Range from a boulder while noting plant and insect species.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Because loving our neighbor means more than kind words.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The structure feels as though it were built by a blobitecture-loving parent, then inherited by a child obsessed with the clean lines of mid-century design.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Government officials weren’t the only people interested in understanding Japanese Americans.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is not about rushing to share, but about understanding what’s true for you first.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president has always cared more about winning than he’s cared about respecting the rules of competition.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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