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
Continue in the southerly direction, appreciating the gnarled coast live oaks and sound of shy red-eared sliders plopping off their logs into the water.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
At Teton Cabins, that means waking up each morning, breathing in fresh mountain air, and appreciating the wild, Western beauty in every direction.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Fully 50% of the housing in Boca falls under the homestead exemption, which means half the residents are capped at just 3% increases each year, rather than appreciating with market prices, which have risen much more steeply.
—Marc Wigder, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
What is the etiquette for appreciating live performances these days?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Jones’ character is also caring for a dying mother, looking bitterly at all that is fleeting in life without appreciating the future being built before her.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Our modernization efforts were less about changing the experience and more about removing inhibitors from appreciating it in a modern context.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
What if the prerequisite to appreciating the show is not language fluency, but an open mind?
—Yifan Wu, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
At Teton Cabins, that means waking up each morning, breathing in fresh mountain air, and appreciating the wild, Western beauty in every direction.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Fully 50% of the housing in Boca falls under the homestead exemption, which means half the residents are capped at just 3% increases each year, rather than appreciating with market prices, which have risen much more steeply.
—Marc Wigder, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
What is the etiquette for appreciating live performances these days?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Jones’ character is also caring for a dying mother, looking bitterly at all that is fleeting in life without appreciating the future being built before her.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Our modernization efforts were less about changing the experience and more about removing inhibitors from appreciating it in a modern context.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
What if the prerequisite to appreciating the show is not language fluency, but an open mind?
—Yifan Wu, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Missing a filing deadline, incorrectly valuing an asset or failing to list a creditor could result in your case being dismissed or losing property.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sources on Merseyside suggest fees in the region of £15million were rejected for the midfielder, with Everton valuing him even higher.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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And just knowing if that is this team, we are built for the playoffs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill all reprise their roles from Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic, featuring Dern running with dinos, Neill encouraging a T-Rex to roar for a front-facing video, and Goldblum admiring a giant pile of shrimp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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Early in their friendship, the two of them would spend their weekends driving out around the bay, picking furniture out of the garbage, admiring old windows and doors, and coveting the sheds.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hašek is athletic royalty in the small, hockey-loving country in central Europe.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But understanding how this works — who pays and how, who benefits and how — can help with decision-making.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Look for ideas that support joy while respecting your goals, like visiting secondhand stores or seeing a matinee showing rather than a full-price one.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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