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
Now, more and more people are making a case for appreciating those once-vexing clovers.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Wandering smaller streets, spending too long at my favorite cafés, and appreciating the atmosphere as much as the destinations themselves.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Kim ordered authorities to hand over the ship to the navy in mid-June as scheduled, after appreciating the all the tests for the destroyer’s operational commissioning progressed smoothly, according to KCNA.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Remember that tipping is about appreciating excellent service.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Does appreciating art in a 1950s-style motor lodge sound more your speed?
—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
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Wandering smaller streets, spending too long at my favorite cafés, and appreciating the atmosphere as much as the destinations themselves.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Kim ordered authorities to hand over the ship to the navy in mid-June as scheduled, after appreciating the all the tests for the destroyer’s operational commissioning progressed smoothly, according to KCNA.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Remember that tipping is about appreciating excellent service.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Does appreciating art in a 1950s-style motor lodge sound more your speed?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Seilie would argue that this measure, along with guidelines around valuing humans over synthetics, were probably not hard for studios to go along with accepting.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Shares closed at $311, up 68%, in its market debut, valuing the AI chipmaker at $67 billion.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Marcus tries to balance pushing Nick to keep playing while knowing his older brother has to do what’s best for him and his family.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Just worth knowing that the toilet facilities are going to be challenging to some.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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From island hopping along the always-sunny Maldives and admiring pink sands in the Bahamas, to coconut mangrove-trekking in the Philippines and biking past pineapple fields in French Polynesia, tropical charm manifests in an array of ways.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Garden diplomacy At their last meeting on Friday the two leaders toured the gardens at Zhongnanhai, with Trump admiring the roses.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to below forty per cent, the Iran war grinds on, and gas prices have been rising, as has inflation.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The crowd seemed to be mostly locals and other Midwesterners, often parents with football-loving kids.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The premiere audience gasped and snorted in disbelief as Stan and Reinsve suffer the indignity of an overreaching state — removing teens, tweens and an infant from their loving care.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Maybe a computer was a new tool for understanding poetry.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The week-long experience focuses on strength training to increase muscle mass; the importance of nutrition (especially protein); and understanding the long-term effects and impacts of weight loss medications.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Today, only a handful of brands can pride themselves in constantly fueling aspiration while respecting legacy, such as Hermès or Patek Philippe.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Professionalism means showing up prepared, delivering on promises and respecting your audience.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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