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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Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026 -
However, off the pitch, an appreciative crowd certainly delivered.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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So, industry and exhibition be thankful.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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While supporters of school choice and education reform like myself are grateful for his clashes with the teachers unions at the time, that was also what effectively killed his subsequent efforts at the governorship in 2018 and now 2026.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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