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
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No words were said, only appreciative glances exchanged.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Apr. 2025 -
Since welcoming Noah, Big Sean has become more mindful and appreciative of his surroundings.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jason’s care, empathy and work ethic resonated with thankful William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the hardship of caring for sick parents, Shields is grateful to having had the extra time with them.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, like each of them, Bob, now dubbed Sentry, is every bit as troubled and still grateful for having been saved in the vault.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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