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
For instance, debt can be used to invest in appreciating assets like homes, whether as a primary residence or a rental property.
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Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This decision transforms monthly rent payments into an appreciating asset that can outlast the business itself.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Despite this positioning as a one-stop shop for medical devices, Medtronic's stock price has stagnated – appreciating just 15% over the past decade and down 8% in the last five years.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Season two’s trailer (below) shows Meghan learning from experts and warmly appreciating the efforts of others.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, though, let’s at least continue to voice our support for making Aunt Gladys more than just a meme by appreciating the high-wire act at her core — finally giving Madigan her due in the process.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Now, more and more people are making a case for appreciating those once-vexing clovers.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
These final games are about Crosby and appreciating the consistent dominance, the longevity.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Gabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This decision transforms monthly rent payments into an appreciating asset that can outlast the business itself.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Despite this positioning as a one-stop shop for medical devices, Medtronic's stock price has stagnated – appreciating just 15% over the past decade and down 8% in the last five years.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Season two’s trailer (below) shows Meghan learning from experts and warmly appreciating the efforts of others.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, though, let’s at least continue to voice our support for making Aunt Gladys more than just a meme by appreciating the high-wire act at her core — finally giving Madigan her due in the process.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Now, more and more people are making a case for appreciating those once-vexing clovers.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
These final games are about Crosby and appreciating the consistent dominance, the longevity.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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An increasing number of boys are lonely, isolated and confused, wrestling with the aftermath of the #MeToo movement and the expectations of rigid masculinity, which has been widely characterized as toxic.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other streamers have found their own ways to account for expensive new sports rights, valuing games’ ability to bring in supplemental audiences who have proven likely to stick around.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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There was a connection right from the start that stemmed from knowing and admiring the brand for my entire life growing up in Denmark and being a member of the board of Marimekko before joining as the Creative Director.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sotomayor told her audience of law students, judges and others that understanding how the government is structured goes hand-in-hand with critical thinking.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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These principles include setting high standards and leading by example; respecting the past while driving change; leading with empathy and humanity; and using your position to serve others and create impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The governor, apparently not a fan of Paul’s letter to the Romans about respecting authorities, ignored the orders and continued to let migrants be shredded in the river.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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What was once a rapidly accelerating movement now faces significant headwinds, with both external and internal pressures threatening to stall progress.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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