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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
Remember that tipping is about appreciating excellent service.
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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
While mostly unsuitable for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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
While mostly unsuitable for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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This feeling of stasis is made all the more worrying by Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike inside Russia itself.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Rob Newland is an appraiser who has been valuing real estate property since 1998.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Avoca, over the last couple years, has raised more than $125 million, valuing the company at $1 billion, Fortune has exclusively learned.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raman and Pratt are right in deeming Bass the old guard of a beat-up city — but the old guard didn’t get there without knowing how to win.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Instead, Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division did little to confront the problem despite knowing about it for years, an investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Associated Press and FRONTLINE (PBS) has found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The moment was especially impactful given that Delany had spent most of her childhood admiring the Oscar-winning actor.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Under pink and yellow lights, guests enjoyed cocktails while admiring the museum’s galleries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But, even if Church’s propensity to recruit nature for heavy-handed symbolism can seem too much today, something about his work—some combination of thrilling ambition, tact tethered to empiricism, and loving tenderness—continues to magnetize our spectacle-jaded eyes.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are some clever exchanges, deep confessions and fun-loving moments involving breakfast cereal and TV reruns.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Since Ganymede likely hides a vast ocean beneath its ice shell, understanding how its magnetic field survives could offer clues about potentially habitable environments elsewhere in the solar system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Because your husband is having trouble understanding that being alone in the house for extended periods isn’t good for your mental health (or physical health for that matter), perhaps your doctor can explain it to him.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Developers must also be held to a higher standard in their production of housing, specifically prioritizing thoughtful design that increases the number of units while still respecting community character.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Read Full Review Entrepreneur Everything here is about respecting history and infusing it with modern touches, from preserving the architecture to the green velvet seats.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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