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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 Kansas City’s starting goalkeeper, Lorena, has been appreciative of finding community in the city for her wife and their 12-year-old son. — Pj Green july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
  1. positive
  2. thankful
  3. favorable
  4. grateful
  5. good
Adjective
  • Huncho spoke to Complex about how fatherhood has already brought positive change to his life.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Like so many actors who grew up in Hollywood, Raven says the industry shaped her own self-image in many ways—positive, negative, and neutral.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 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
  • The National Business Aviation Association and other aviation groups argue tax breaks help support jobs while spending millions lobbying to preserve their favorable treatment.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Goossen played for Rooney at Notre Dame, became friends with Mack, who helped him at Hueneme, and is grateful for Herrington and his brother, Rick, former Hart head coaches.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But at the same time, very grateful now looking back, and appreciative of everybody that was there with me with the process.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of grateful
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good

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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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