1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art
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Recent Examples of appreciation
According to Curtis, his grandfather, who was a senior civil servant, had a great appreciation for art but didn't buy pieces with the intention of financial gain.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Just next door in Vietnam, the atmosphere is more about support and appreciation, similar to Japan.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
Veneziano turned and pointed to him in appreciation.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Gendler said Ziv and her family did the right thing reporting the discovery, and even gave the girl a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Just next door in Vietnam, the atmosphere is more about support and appreciation, similar to Japan.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
Veneziano turned and pointed to him in appreciation.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Gendler said Ziv and her family did the right thing reporting the discovery, and even gave the girl a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Trump, in his first term, expressed a modicum of admiration while visiting what is affectionately called the Black Smithsonian.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The matching tattoos aren't just a stamp of admiration for the number.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jennifer Lopez is just trying to express gratitude.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Practicing mindfulness and gratitude, connecting with others in your social circle and community, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and finding healthy outlets for managing stress can help improve your emotional wellness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The U.S. announced another surprise trade update in a memorandum of understanding on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and chips from its 145 percent tariff rate on Chinese goods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her approach emphasizes deep understanding and practical applications, helping clients effectively gain clarity about their emotional experiences.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whether leading a team, negotiating a deal, managing conflicts or mentoring someone, always treat others with respect and empathy.—
Nuno Fernandes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Infused in all of these practices is the conviction that children are not lesser proto-adults, but fellow beings worthy of respect and agency regardless of their behavior.—
Gail Cornwall,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to Sweet, consumers' perception of inflation has historically been driven by food and gasoline prices, as opposed to U.S. trade policies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, there is clearly a perception, which appears to be justified, that groups of all political affiliations will inevitably use it to try to steer public opinion.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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It’s designed to not only be easy to hit drives with, but also playable right off the fairway grass – behaving more like a long fairway wood in that regard.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So in that regard, Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson and Isaiah Stevens likely will remain within the Heat’s realm at least through the early stages of the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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