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
This popular customer appreciation program gives you loads of weekly freebies and deals, like $5 movie tickets and deep discounts at the gas pump.
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Introduced to baseball by her great-grandmother, who took her to countless games, Clark developed an early appreciation for competition, focus, and team dynamics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But, as supporters from both clubs come together at Johnson’s renovated graveside on Tuesday, there is a long-overdue appreciation and celebration of an unsung trailblazer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That same appreciation for craftsmanship extends to her red-carpet ritual.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Introduced to baseball by her great-grandmother, who took her to countless games, Clark developed an early appreciation for competition, focus, and team dynamics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But, as supporters from both clubs come together at Johnson’s renovated graveside on Tuesday, there is a long-overdue appreciation and celebration of an unsung trailblazer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That same appreciation for craftsmanship extends to her red-carpet ritual.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Her father and her five brothers were shown watching in apparent admiration.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Rebel Ridge actor has expressed his respect and admiration for the singer on multiple occasions, even appearing as the love interest in the short film for her album Escape Room, but hasn’t used the word girlfriend when referring to her.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Living End initially responded with quiet gratitude via Instagram Stories across the weekend, but on Sunday, Cheney delivered with a full-circle flashback.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the dedication, Williams shared his gratitude for the honor.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After the 2025 playoffs are over, there should be a better understanding whether the pros outweighed the cons with the new playoff brackets.—
Cecil Joyce,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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The word salad of an assessment, based on an overwhelmingly white and wealthy cohort, has since guided billions of dollars in investor capital and serves as a nearly-undisputed foundation for a mainstream understanding of popular culture.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Together, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of respect, safety, and integrity for all participants, staff, and stakeholders.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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They're grounded enough to treat everyone — from the CEO to the front desk — with the same respect.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Associated with auditory and visual perception, short-term memory, musical rhythm, and speech.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But as consumers' perception of value evolves, and their wallets tighten, some surprising stalwarts in the sit-down sector are making a comeback.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In regards to the 2025 slate underperforming, that’s a full confession by the new C-suite, taking a swipe at the previous administration’s lineup.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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