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
Our expert, Tom Gideon, gave them a great review, appreciating their comfortable fit and bright sound.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Everybody’s appreciating it for its filmic quality.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
While the players are excited about the new look, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remains focused on the NFL season, appreciating the uniform’s unique shade but prioritizing team performance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Readers start noticing foreshadowing, appreciating character nuance, enjoying the pacing.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Among those appreciating his new modernized digs is Cpl.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
True inclusion means appreciating the diversity of experiences each of us brings—and unlocking the power that comes from being fully ourselves at work.
—Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Cinephiles will love the attention to details within each movie; escape room fans can get their fix by going on the hunt to finish the challenges; and artgoers can spend their time appreciating the designs and sculptures crafted by hand.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Everybody’s appreciating it for its filmic quality.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
While the players are excited about the new look, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remains focused on the NFL season, appreciating the uniform’s unique shade but prioritizing team performance.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Readers start noticing foreshadowing, appreciating character nuance, enjoying the pacing.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Among those appreciating his new modernized digs is Cpl.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
True inclusion means appreciating the diversity of experiences each of us brings—and unlocking the power that comes from being fully ourselves at work.
—Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Cinephiles will love the attention to details within each movie; escape room fans can get their fix by going on the hunt to finish the challenges; and artgoers can spend their time appreciating the designs and sculptures crafted by hand.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Warner’s leaders argue that Paramount is not fully valuing its assets.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oura has been making headlines for months, most recently with its massive $900 million funding round, valuing the wearables giant at $11 billion.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At last weekend’s general assembly of Barcelona club members, Laporta tried to thread a delicate path when defending the plan to play a domestic game over 4,500 miles away, knowing that Tebas is not exactly popular with his team’s supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her mother, a pediatric critical care nurse, was working her shift at Hennepin County Medical Center, where several of the wounded were taken, before even knowing her children’s school was involved.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Someone remembers him admiring her dachshunds.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Minnesota’s star guard spent the immediate aftermath of his team’s elimination admiring Oklahoma City’s defensive connectivity.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even before her election, tensions were rising between the two neighbors.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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But as time went on, the family faced the challenges of everyday expenses and the rising cost of raising multiple children.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The emerging discipline of geomythology is coming into its own, as scientists, historians, and other scholars see the rich potential for understanding how humans have made sense of their observations of nature over time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Experts say there are biological and seasonal reasons behind the fall-time sleep disruption, and understanding them can help teens get better rest.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kittens also learn important behaviors—such as grooming, using the litter-box, and respecting play boundaries—more naturally from one another than from humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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When asked about the state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vance said both sides are largely respecting the terms of the agreement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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With rising prices suppressing demand, Cohen said many businesses will choose to slash orders in the upcoming holiday season, triggering layoffs and accelerating economic slowdown.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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