appreciatory

adjective

as in appreciative
feeling or expressing gratitude as the name of each contributor was announced, the audience responded with appreciatory applause

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatory
  1. appreciative
  2. thankful
  3. grateful
Adjective
  • Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
  • The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Bijou Phillips is recovering from a recent kidney transplant, feeling thankful for everyone involved in the procedure.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • So grateful for everyone who supported us through the pregnancy journey.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • So, obviously, super super happy and grateful to be a part of that.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of grateful
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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