appreciation
noun
ap·pre·ci·a·tion
ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən 
-ˌpri-,
also -ˌprē-sē-
1
a
: a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude
I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.
a small token of our appreciation
b
: judgment, evaluation
especially
: a favorable critical estimate
c
: sensitive awareness
especially
: recognition of aesthetic values
a class in music appreciation
2
: increase in value
Examples of appreciation in a Sentence
You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
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.
I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.
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Taking into account dividends and investment appreciation over time, Forbes estimates Prenosil has at least $280 million in wealth outside her Dick’s stock.
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Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
At a fan convention in Los Angeles in 2017, North expressed his appreciation for fans of Dennis the Menace.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: 24 incredible Black Chicagoans Black History Month is almost over, Chicago — but our appreciation for the men and women of this beautiful community continues throughout the year.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
At a fan convention in Los Angeles in 2017, North expressed his appreciation for fans of Dennis the Menace.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: 24 incredible Black Chicagoans Black History Month is almost over, Chicago — but our appreciation for the men and women of this beautiful community continues throughout the year.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciation. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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