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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Adjective
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Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026 -
After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like Scheepers, Musu is thankful her boss has been supportive and understanding of her circumstances.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Snell, for his part, is thankful to be throwing again without shoulder pain.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both Rodriguez and Busbee remain grateful for the support that Santiago Canyon College provides for veterans.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Richard is grateful for the support.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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