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
Again, from top to bottom, the whole community here … the people, the community were just very nice, kind, very appreciative.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Stevenson was appreciative of the vote of confidence from his head coach.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The menu circles the room to appreciative murmurs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Calm person and, appreciative and just like, more in awe of a lot of things.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Stevenson was appreciative of the vote of confidence from his head coach.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The menu circles the room to appreciative murmurs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Calm person and, appreciative and just like, more in awe of a lot of things.
—Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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A number of positive changes are being made around the world, of course, as green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar panels become more widely adopted—and affordable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused on the long-term advantages for biological aging.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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We are blessed in love and life and are so very thankful for our families coming together.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fischer Homes is deeply thankful to all the generous trade partners and sponsors who helped make this home a reality; their contributions brought beauty and quality to every corner.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film turned out to be a critical success, garnering favorable reviews for its visually arresting style rather than just the acting or the plot.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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These seemingly include greasing the wheels for other deals with his administration and installing executives favorable to the President and his culture wars agenda.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If ever there was a time to be grateful and relieved for being mistaken, this is that time.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our family is deeply grateful to the community for the love, support, and prayers that have carried us through this difficult week.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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