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
Used primarily as an office building, its ornate design, carvings and sculptures — including a ground floor fountain with frolicking bronze youths — hadn’t invited much public attention or appreciation.
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Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The gifts skiing has given me—not just the joy, but the appreciation for wilderness, the determination and grit and feeling of accomplishment, the ability to talk to random strangers on chairlifts—as a parent, these are as important to instill in her as curiosity and kindness.
—Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Munier, who made his name capturing images of arctic wolves in northern Canada and snow leopards in Tibet, reveals his appreciation for this ancient landscape and its wildlife.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
High past and expected appreciation, as well as strong competition among buyers last year, according to a Zillow senior economist.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The gifts skiing has given me—not just the joy, but the appreciation for wilderness, the determination and grit and feeling of accomplishment, the ability to talk to random strangers on chairlifts—as a parent, these are as important to instill in her as curiosity and kindness.
—Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Munier, who made his name capturing images of arctic wolves in northern Canada and snow leopards in Tibet, reveals his appreciation for this ancient landscape and its wildlife.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
High past and expected appreciation, as well as strong competition among buyers last year, according to a Zillow senior economist.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Introducing Pharrell was none other than Tyler, the Creator, who delivered a humorous speech of admiration and friendship.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the car world, Ratcliffe’s pluck has earned him some admiration, though sales have not necessarily followed, even if the Grenadier stacks up well in terms of price and power.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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More to come, and so much gratitude always.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When you’re covered by someone else, be sure to show your gratitude.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Keane loved Polinsky’s insistence on inclusiveness, respect for the governor down to the most obscure staffer, and zero tolerance for those disrespectful to rank-and-file workers.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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More effective diplomacy, as demonstrated by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron at the same forum, conveys the same message about resisting bullying through measured language that preserves dignity and institutional respect.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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System 2 handles high-level reasoning and language, System 1 translates perception into full-body motion at high frequency, and System 0 executes human-like balance and coordination at kilohertz rates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Hollywood, where perception is everything, that narrative risks defining him permanently.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sandbox was where children played with no regard to race, religion or hatred.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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As mentioned above, though, warm minimalism is more lenient in this regard, and welcomes the incorporation of personal items that are special or tell a story.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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