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
Her husband starts an appreciative toast that Claire thinks is for her, but actually isn’t.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2025
Perhaps appreciative of the advice on hardware, Jay gave Dijon his number, which Dijon promptly lost.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Taking backseat this time as hapless Kevin, Biggs is appreciative of the role that turned him into a household name back in the 1990s.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Coach Bill Self removed the sophomore big man from the game during the final TV timeout to a thunderous ovation from 15,300 fans appreciative of Bidunga’s 27 minutes of work that included 10-of-11 shooting (5-of-6 from the free-throw line).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Nov. 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2025
Perhaps appreciative of the advice on hardware, Jay gave Dijon his number, which Dijon promptly lost.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
Taking backseat this time as hapless Kevin, Biggs is appreciative of the role that turned him into a household name back in the 1990s.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Coach Bill Self removed the sophomore big man from the game during the final TV timeout to a thunderous ovation from 15,300 fans appreciative of Bidunga’s 27 minutes of work that included 10-of-11 shooting (5-of-6 from the free-throw line).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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The results don't change our positive view of where the company is headed.—
,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The asset allocation techniques of Trefis’ wealth management partner based in Boston delivered positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P declined by more than 40%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dominique was just thankful to have him.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The quarterly rebalanced composition of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive strategy to take advantage of favorable market conditions while mitigating losses when markets decline, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Everything to do with home and family is favorable for you today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nick Ruggiere, another of Goose's rescuers, told 7 News WHDH that the owner and his dog were incredibly grateful for the swift help.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our wallets, lungs, and future generations would be grateful.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some look good on paper but would backfire in practice.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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