How to Use appreciation in a Sentence

appreciation

noun

• I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.
• She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
• I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
• You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
• And my wife cried and cried tears of joy and appreciation for at least six and a half minutes.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
• The plan worked and the town was saved, so now, on the 15th day of every Lunar New Year, lanterns are lit as a sign of appreciation.
  — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
• And those on film appreciation website Douban gave it a hefty 8.9 out of ten.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Sep. 2023
• For pun appreciation alone, the Pine Scones Cafe is a must-visit.
  — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• There is such joy in the music and in the appreciation of it — joy that will be tempered by tanks in the streets, ordered there by a murderous regime.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024
• During the luncheon, the club with show its appreciation for all who have supported the club throughout the year.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
• Others stayed put and gained a new appreciation for the winged creatures in their own backyards.
  — Heller McAlpin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
• As the crowd whoops and wows its appreciation at the spectacle, Sylvester turns to me again, his brown eyes no longer hidden by dark plastic panes.
  — Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
• Let this be not a requiem for Clark but an appreciation.
  — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
• Even more so is the growth and appreciation of each other, both on and off the screen, that the three actresses shared long before their latest film project.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Dec. 2023
• Might that change this Christmas on a wave of appreciation for the man who wrote those wonderful words, then laid waste to them with his rusty switchblade of a voice?
  — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
• The brothers' mutual appreciation for food and drink have proven to be a running theme on the podcast.
  — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
• This time, group member Anahí showed her love and appreciation to Karol G on stage at her hometown.
  — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2023
• Other fans, like the couple pictured above, show their appreciation for the history of the event.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
• Little wins every day became huge and gave me more appreciation for the big wins.
  — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023
• At the beginning of the podcast, Davies shared his appreciation for the Jeopardy! writers.
  — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2023
• Fans flocked to the comments section to share their appreciation for this dramatic on-stage look.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 9 June 2023
• And there’s one type of dairy product she’s developed a strong appreciation for, thanks to Tik-Tok: cottage cheese.
  — Ben Watts, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
• The mayor and two Orthodox priests have come to show their appreciation.
  — Isabelle De Pommereau, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2023
• The cool climate of some of the New Zealand wine regions lend themselves perfectly to Pinot Noir, and in less than 40 years, these wines have gained appreciation and fame.
  — Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
• Show a little appreciation for those who put in time and effort to make your visit special.
  — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
• Conversely, there was a flood of appreciation for the daring choice.
  — Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
• Honoring your galentine with a gift is a great way to show your appreciation for your friendship.
  — Essence, 7 Feb. 2024
• But in his spare time, Mr. Palmer has written four diplomatic thrillers, which gives him an appreciation of both the accurate details and the faux pas.
  — Mark Landler, New York Times, 15 May 2023
• But at least one person in Clooney's life has some kind of appreciation for his turn as Batman: longtime friend Julia Roberts!
  — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
• Months later, Alexandra says she and Stefan are still filled with so much appreciation for all the effort that went into their big day.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024