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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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
The poster responded with appreciation for the support.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 June 2025
As researchers’ understanding of their roles expands, so too does our appreciation for the complexity – and adaptability – of our cellular defenses.
—Andrew Monteith, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Your appreciation of the creative efforts of others will inspire you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
On Saturday, Cunningham surpassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok and thanked her newfound fans for their appreciation.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 June 2025
As researchers’ understanding of their roles expands, so too does our appreciation for the complexity – and adaptability – of our cellular defenses.
—Andrew Monteith, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Your appreciation of the creative efforts of others will inspire you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
On Saturday, Cunningham surpassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok and thanked her newfound fans for their appreciation.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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TikTok users couldn't get enough of the wholesome moment, flooding the comments with admiration—and relatable stories.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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More evidence of Vicious’ admiration for the glossy pop band came from a one-time girlfriend, Teddie Dahlin.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The feeling is mutual for the entrepreneur, who expressed his gratitude toward them on Instagram.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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These days, McCulloch stays grounded through her love of reading and expressing gratitude for her network.—
Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Against this backdrop of inflated expectations and deflating results, a more nuanced understanding has emerged from those like LeCun, who've spent decades wrestling with the actual mechanics of intelligent systems.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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And finally, 1% said that in many other respects, certain other countries were better than the US.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Antonio made an emotional return to the London Stadium in March before the 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, and some supporters paraded banners as a mark of respect.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Even the perception that government data could be manipulated by politics could change that.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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However, outdated perceptions persist, painting manufacturing as low-tech and low-paying.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The changes come under pressure from the European Commission with regard to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Note in this regard the long-standing position of NACD is that a positive workforce culture is a significant corporate asset.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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