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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as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing their appreciativeness of all that we had done for them
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
All sections of a sell-out crowd north of 32,000, in truth, were appreciative of that small mercy.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Adjective
Getting to run out to the mound he’s called home for two decades, appreciative of the opportunity to do something again that’s long been a given for him.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
All sections of a sell-out crowd north of 32,000, in truth, were appreciative of that small mercy.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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The state also has a high change in GDP (gross domestic product) which indicates a positive and booming economy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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That could be because of physiological changes, improved physical mobility or increased positive social feedback, Keeler said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Despite the pain, Daley now reflects on his past with a sense of gratitude and acceptance.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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For its first-ever National Doughnut Day celebration, 88 Donuts will be offering one free ring doughnut per customer, no purchase necessary on Friday (June 6), in part to show their gratitude for the way the Curry Ford community has shown up.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Bubic relied on his fastball more to get in favorable counts before mixing the rest of his pitching arsenal.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Prior to the tariff announcements, the economic backdrop was relatively favorable—inflation had been gradually easing toward the Fed’s 2% target, and unemployment was low.—
Magdy Hassan Fayed,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Phoebe Merrick says living in New Zealand has given her a greater appreciation of work-life balance.—
Jennifer Liu
Zachary Green,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Environmental benefits also remain a key motivator, along with a growing appreciation for the smooth, quiet driving experience and the high-tech features found in many modern EVs.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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