appreciatory

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
Adjective
  • In addition to her act of kindness, Cabrera is appreciative of the connection and collaboration she’s received through social media, when it’s used in a positive way.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
  • This was what turning ten meant to me—not a celebration of what had come before but a thankful distance from the familiar elements of my life.
    Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Phillies would certainly be grateful for the pop his bat can bring to the table on a nightly basis.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
  • Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 16 June 2025
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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