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
But Rozier remains appreciative for the small things.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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One outcome of stigma exploitation is value reversal, showing that something negative can become positive.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine how positive so many of Harvard’s alumni, partners, faculty, and current students must feel due to the position taken by the University.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To those of us who have devoted our lives and taken risks for non-violence, those in complicity with decisions to cut library funding and remove books should be thankful.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite his split with Stewart, Anderson remains thankful for his family.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two women in the crowd sporting red Trump caps appeared to be outnumbered by audience members who took a more favorable stance toward Casten and the Democrats.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s temporary halt will likely push tariffs on India to a baseline of 10% — at least for now — giving it a more favorable entry into the U.S.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No matter the actual number, Taylor now 77, is grateful his career stretches across so many decades.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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So grateful for the cast, crew and studio for their confidence and indulgence.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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