1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation
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3
as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art
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Recent Examples of appreciation
Regardless of her fame, Liu expressed her appreciation for her fans and expressed gratitude that so many people see her as a role model.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
That had Wade back on his own podcast Wednesday making his feelings known, with nothing sleepy about his enthusiasm, appreciation and respect.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The message struck a tone fans have come to associate with him — one of humility, gratitude and deep appreciation for the natural world.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Irsay, himself a guitarist and member of the Jim Irsay Band, developed a deep appreciation for instruments.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
That had Wade back on his own podcast Wednesday making his feelings known, with nothing sleepy about his enthusiasm, appreciation and respect.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The message struck a tone fans have come to associate with him — one of humility, gratitude and deep appreciation for the natural world.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Irsay, himself a guitarist and member of the Jim Irsay Band, developed a deep appreciation for instruments.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Depending on the viewer, the video elicited either admiration, outrage or existential hand-wringing.—
Holly Willis,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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His admiration for his countryman was evident in a Pritzker statement.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Don’t forget to show gratitude for the allies who introduce you or amplify your message, of course.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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For the Momtazi family, producing wine in America is both an expression of gratitude and a nod to history.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This understanding continues to emerge as researchers found another Eastern Han drum in a nearby grave in 1980.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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This Mercury-Mars team-up boosts your 9th House of Learning, potentially kickstarting plans to register for an educational course or book a trip that could expand your understanding.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Straight talk invites mutual respect and steadier cooperation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Being a good role model shows your child how to behave with kindness, honesty, and respect.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lack of an independent regulator — or even public perception that a nuclear regulator isn’t independent — can be tremendously damaging, said MacFarlane, the former NRC commission chair.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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However, as tastes evolve, so does our perception of what feels fresh and what feels outdated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Next month’s draft can help in that regard.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Haunted by a nagging suspicion that something isn’t adding up in regards to his cousin Ben’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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