1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Those fielding ground balls and turning double plays on the new infield are appreciative of not only the results to date, but the effort of Moeller, head groundskeeper Mike Deubel and the rest of the crew.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And then toss in a few testimonials from appreciative customers.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And then toss in a few testimonials from appreciative customers.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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His spirit is one of life and moving forward and trying to find a way to survive and to thrive and to grow and to be in this positive, progressive state.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jason’s care, empathy and work ethic resonated with thankful William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Katz sees the possibility for additional P/E multiple expansion, driven by robust/more consistent management execution, favorable organic growth dynamics, notable operating leverage, and rapid improvement in balance sheet flexibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the hardship of caring for sick parents, Shields is grateful to having had the extra time with them.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, like each of them, Bob, now dubbed Sentry, is every bit as troubled and still grateful for having been saved in the vault.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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