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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yuskavage recounted that she was raised in a blue collar community in Pennsylvania, where there was little to no art on display, no contact with galleries and museums, and even less appreciation of art, or the possibility of being an artist.
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
This sentiment underscores a desire for fans to approach WWE programming with a sense of open-mindedness and appreciation for the storytelling.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, April 15, Josh, 44, took to social media to show his appreciation for his new girlfriend, Stephanie Gabrys, 35, with a photo of him wrapping his arms around the model in what appears to be a restaurant.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
This sentiment underscores a desire for fans to approach WWE programming with a sense of open-mindedness and appreciation for the storytelling.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
On Tuesday, April 15, Josh, 44, took to social media to show his appreciation for his new girlfriend, Stephanie Gabrys, 35, with a photo of him wrapping his arms around the model in what appears to be a restaurant.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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