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
What happened that took you from getting far away to appreciating your childhood environs?
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The highest spenders today are the 76 million baby boomers who made out the best from appreciating asset prices over the past few years.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Images of the moment spread across social media, with some Knicks fans appreciating the reference.
—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
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The highest spenders today are the 76 million baby boomers who made out the best from appreciating asset prices over the past few years.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Images of the moment spread across social media, with some Knicks fans appreciating the reference.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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Still, mainstream Democrats and the Democratic Party seemed inclined to hitch their fates to many of the issues which currently define a politics of domination, like threatening Venezuela or increasing ICE funding, even though for the first time, more voters want to abolish ICE than to keep it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the increasing state support comes amid a dramatic overall decline.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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He’s disciplined in academics and friendships alike, valuing structure and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 23-year-old throws from a funky arm slot, which is something the Jays seem to be valuing in relievers this winter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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When travel days are long and logistics are already tricky, knowing exactly where everything is feels like a small (but necessary) luxury.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Louisvillian has gotten used to the poke, knowing firsthand how his temporary discomfort can be of long-lasting help.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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It was penned after many years of admiring mystery greats, Bloom tells PEOPLE.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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If the weather permits, this visual spectacle will be perfect for taking photos or simply admiring the breathtaking evening sky.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Black will join rising redshirt senior Devin McDonough and rising sophomore Luke Brown on the roster.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.—
Ryan Gonzalez,
Denver Post,
13 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
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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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Practical courage lifts your finances as energetic Mars squares vulnerable Chiron in your 2nd House of Accounting, guiding you to spend wisely while respecting personal values.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The royal may have been respecting common hospital policy to keep jewelry to a minimum to reduce the spread of germs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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