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
Lynch was appreciative of his offseason training.
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Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While reflecting on his experience in the popular horror franchise with his role in Bloodline, Scott was still appreciative of the opportunity early in his acting career.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
His family had French roots and were deeply appreciative of good food and the ritual of eating.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While reflecting on his experience in the popular horror franchise with his role in Bloodline, Scott was still appreciative of the opportunity early in his acting career.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
His family had French roots and were deeply appreciative of good food and the ritual of eating.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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So, industry and exhibition be thankful.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Conservative state lawmakers who have received tens of thousands of dollars from Gleason and his family are also those who have consistently sponsored, or at least provided their favorable votes, to bills that would directly benefit his precious metals business.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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In nearly half of those actions, the plaintiffs have won a preliminary injunction against the administration or a favorable ruling, said Lawrence Pacheco, a spokesman for Weiser’s office.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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While supporters of school choice and education reform like myself are grateful for his clashes with the teachers unions at the time, that was also what effectively killed his subsequent efforts at the governorship in 2018 and now 2026.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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