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appreciative

adjective

ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv How to pronounce appreciative (audio)
Definition of appreciativenext
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 Being on television daily is something the Puerto Rican host and actress doesn’t take for granted and is appreciative of the Latino audience that has embraced her over the years. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 July 2026 The viral video sparked appreciative reactions in the comments section. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 The program including a selection of Broadway tunes old and new, was delivered with flair to an appreciative audience. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
  1. positive
  2. thankful
  3. favorable
  4. grateful
  5. good
Adjective
  • This is the second year in a row that the WMO has detected positive change in the ozone hole, but there are still some warning signs highlighted in the report.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
  • North Carolina is seeing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases as hospitals brace for an uptick in respiratory illnesses heading into fall, according to state and federal health data.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Despite those challenges, the 29-year-old remains thankful for his time there.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • So thankful to have this amazing cast and team with me on this wild journey.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • In particular, this bill would direct the nonpartisan agency to study the topic of overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans in a manner that’s more favorable to insurers.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This week has brought several recent polls showing Democrats with a favorable environment heading into November.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • And the actor deserves every accolade, every compliment, every grateful bit of praise and every bit of the spotlight that Misty Green affords her.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • Godspell opened in March 1973 to pretty good reviews and disappointing box office.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Most credit cards have variable interest rates that track the prime rate banks charge their best customers.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of good

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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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