1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
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
Friends of San Pasqual Academy was one of the many recipients and are very appreciative of being selected by the generous members of the Women’s Fund, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
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
Friends of San Pasqual Academy was one of the many recipients and are very appreciative of being selected by the generous members of the Women’s Fund, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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Among Republicans, the gap is a 19% positive to a 43% negative.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The influx of capital is a net positive, fueling innovation and scaling operations.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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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
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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My own relation to the magazine has been one of a grateful reader and then of a grateful contributor.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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