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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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Recent Examples of appreciation Some leaders have posted their appreciation for being invited to the historic summit online, such as Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025 The wait and the anticipation will also grow your appreciation for the spectacular blooms. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025 The day should not go by without one more remembrance and appreciation of Diane Keaton. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025 For the actress, who has carved out her own corner in sci-fi with the help of Alien, joining the cast was about the strength of the story and not necessarily because of her genre appreciation. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
  • Chiefs pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier says one helpful aspect is that each receiver seems to have genuine respect and admiration for the guys around them.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • His sense of decency and fairness has earned him not only admiration, but genuine affection from everyone.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, gratitude is important, but Tawwab says the holidays are a wonderful opportunity for kids to express their needs, particularly regarding their gift preferences.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In their Facebook statement, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office reiterated its commitment to child safety and expressed gratitude to those who intervened on the beach.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His monthly Inside China column explores the issues that shape discussions and understanding about Chinese innovation, providing fresh perspectives not found elsewhere.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Leaders ensure understanding, model behavior, and align all actions with it.
    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lensed in New York by renowned portrait photographer Platon, the campaign unfolds in bold black-and-white images and a series of short films hinging on the five themes of friendship, respect, connection, trust and warmth, completed by behind-the-scenes moments.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The car is not the Camaro in most other respects, too, with the interior getting a bespoke redesign, the body panels changed, the bumpers changed, the front grille reworked, and the headlights and tail lights updated, too.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The activist Aralikar believes that creating opportunities for female success is the key to shifting perceptions.
    Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • One of the chief reasons for flagging confidence is a perception that colleges aren’t giving graduates the skills employers need, said Kevin Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University, one of the leaders at the meeting.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.
    Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Everyone is keenly aware that Ukraine is at a demographic disadvantage vis-à-vis Russia, which continues to hurl infantry soldiers into the war with little regard for their lives.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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