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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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
Chahan Minassian and Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga The relationship between glass artist Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga, founder of Giberto Venezia, and Chahan Minassian was built upon a mutual love and appreciation for Venice and its artisan wonders.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Several ETFs offer investors a crack at capturing a combination of appreciation and dividend income from overseas stocks.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The upshot was a technical foul on DeRozan for the first act, a flagrant for the second — and universal appreciation for Larsson from teammates.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
At the time, the hockey phenom recalled reaching out to them on social media to show her appreciation for their shout out.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Several ETFs offer investors a crack at capturing a combination of appreciation and dividend income from overseas stocks.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
The upshot was a technical foul on DeRozan for the first act, a flagrant for the second — and universal appreciation for Larsson from teammates.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
At the time, the hockey phenom recalled reaching out to them on social media to show her appreciation for their shout out.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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Cooper describes Britton as a big personality, a target for both envy and admiration, and finds a growing kinship that pushes her to investigate.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Best Storage Bench With Cushions Maximalist aesthetes and those who prioritize practicality can unite in their admiration for this splashy storage bench upholstered in handwoven Indian textiles.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Through it all, gratitude remains at the heart of his mindset.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Along with laughter, Buteau and her husband also focus on gratitude and care in their household.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2026
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Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Neena says her respect for older generations began early.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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European leaders coordinated joint responses, insisting any deal respect Kyiv’s red lines, while the administration stressed pragmatic compromises to secure lasting peace.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That means understanding everything from geometry and depth to contextual meaning and relevant action, all of which require spatial perception, scene understanding and contextual intelligence.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The 25-page reference guide presents statistics that challenge the perception among urbanites that small towns are dominated by white conservatives and people with minimal education.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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In that regard, Sunday night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, featured a pair of teams prioritizing the role of role players — one that has it right, one trying to get it right.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team isn't completely in the dark with regards to this, though.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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