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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4
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
The goal wasn’t mastering the recipe, rather appreciating the time and effort that go into cooking their favorite dishes.
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Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The stock market's solid start to the week may signal investors aren't appreciating the risks tied to the Iran war, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Belatedly recognizing and appreciating the achievements of professional women’s football players is the least modern sports fans can do.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Celebrate our 250th anniversary by reading history books, watching historical documentaries, becoming more civically engaged, and appreciating the precious gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
But part of loving sports is appreciating the small-picture moments, the ones that stand alone for the sheer joy without some greater significance to them.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Every March, the first Friday is dedicated to appreciating employees by their employers and supervisors, a tradition that began in 1995.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Season 2 storylines celebrate curiosity, friendship, kindness, teamwork, and appreciating the unique gifts and talents that make each person special.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The stock market's solid start to the week may signal investors aren't appreciating the risks tied to the Iran war, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Belatedly recognizing and appreciating the achievements of professional women’s football players is the least modern sports fans can do.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Celebrate our 250th anniversary by reading history books, watching historical documentaries, becoming more civically engaged, and appreciating the precious gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
But part of loving sports is appreciating the small-picture moments, the ones that stand alone for the sheer joy without some greater significance to them.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Every March, the first Friday is dedicated to appreciating employees by their employers and supervisors, a tradition that began in 1995.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Season 2 storylines celebrate curiosity, friendship, kindness, teamwork, and appreciating the unique gifts and talents that make each person special.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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One of the biggest concerns for consumers is that an increasing number of data centers could hit them financially.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among those saying the deal doesn’t go far enough are Ticketmaster competitors who have had to offer increasing protections for venues that chose them over Live Nation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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At a time when many of us worry (some more sensitively than others) about film becoming a niche art form, that kind of democratic success is worth valuing.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Relax with a cocktail and listen to live classical music while admiring the flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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After a hot start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to continue rising in North Texas, bringing a little bit of summer into spring.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The world’s happiest countries for 2026, what travelers can expect in terms of rising air fares, plus United Airlines cracks down on noisy passengers.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even with the delays, the growers are understanding.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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That means understanding how systems depend on one another, how data moves and is governed, and how changes in one layer ripple across the environment.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is the type of creativity and leadership Chicago needs to bring more energy back to the heart of the city while respecting our tight budget constraints.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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