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
Speaking at Goldman Sachs' global retail conference this week, Home Depot management said the consumer remains healthy and homeowners have benefited from significant appreciation in the value of their homes.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But in Carlisle’s mind, there’s room for both Karen Carpenter and Darby Crash appreciation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
India’s fashion industry makes waves globally Indian fashion designers are making waves globally, helped by a diaspora market as well as Western consumers’ growing appreciation for Asian heritage clothing.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But in Carlisle’s mind, there’s room for both Karen Carpenter and Darby Crash appreciation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
India’s fashion industry makes waves globally Indian fashion designers are making waves globally, helped by a diaspora market as well as Western consumers’ growing appreciation for Asian heritage clothing.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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My admiration and respect will never vanish.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Returning to the studio, Moss beamed with gratitude.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sending condolences and gratitude to his family.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Togetherness, understanding, players who want to fight in the same direction.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every caregiver deserves respect and freedom from judgment.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Balancing Authenticity And Messaging Discipline At FDH Aero, our values—service first, respect, amplification, open-mindedness and accountability—aren’t just wall art.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Forgetting to Stay Hydrated While there's a widespread perception that coffee dehydrates, that's not necessarily true.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Speak up without speaking over One of the biggest perception gaps has to do with challenging misogynistic behavior at work.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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This ruthless cartel is intent on cashing in, permeating our communities with their poison, with no regard to human suffering.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea provided a clue in that regard by lodging a €40m bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez a few days before the deadline and opted not to pursue it.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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