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
Since the show left TV, Reyes' appreciation for it has grown.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Whether the moment was instinct or coincidence, the response from viewers on TikTok has been unanimous in its appreciation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In a team statement, the club expressed appreciation for how the situation was handled.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Ecker convincingly conveys Jake’s appreciation for a mature women with a bad attitude like Old Amy (and those of us who identify with Old Amy have got to be a key demographic for this series).
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Whether the moment was instinct or coincidence, the response from viewers on TikTok has been unanimous in its appreciation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In a team statement, the club expressed appreciation for how the situation was handled.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Ecker convincingly conveys Jake’s appreciation for a mature women with a bad attitude like Old Amy (and those of us who identify with Old Amy have got to be a key demographic for this series).
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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While Sandu’s leadership has won her admiration in Brussels, she has been vilified by the Kremlin.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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That admiration goes both ways too.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, positivity in the workplace, grounded in gratitude and appreciation, can lead to three times more creativity, 23% fewer fatigue symptoms, and 37% greater sales.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The musician also shared his gratitude for Jeremy Strong, who portrays his attentive manager Jon Landau, as well as his onscreen parents.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Owners should practice patience and understanding, as well as learning to recognize any signs of fear or anxiety in their new pet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The results Sainz has secured up until Azerbaijan have been disappointing in some respects.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Also in Japan there is a strong connection and respect towards nature, people in Japan appreciate the ephemerality of it.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Robots companies are barely talking about security in public, despite how damaging even the perception of an unsecured robot might be.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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The declining perception of the importance of college has been reflected in enrollment figures, with many choosing to forego higher education over concerns about tuition costs, student loan debt and what is taught at universities.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trotter’s impact on Bottega Veneta remains to be see in this regard, but her ability to create desire is essential in an environment with such high price points and where people are preoccupied with more than clothes.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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