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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  1. appreciative
  2. thankful
  3. grateful
Adjective
  • Din-Mbuh, a senior defensive tackle from Aledo, was appreciative of playing in front of hometown fans on an international stage and also had a message for the Tar Heels.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • This made me, Wing and Wing's videographer Mike Dunn very grateful.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If nothing else, Scream 4 is a re-entrance to the franchise and Wes Craven’s last directing effort, which is something to be grateful for.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of grateful
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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