How to Use appreciative in a Sentence

appreciative

adjective
  • But nobody who plays these types of games ignores collectible shinies, a fact that Celeste is very appreciative of.
    Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Chase added that the dog owner, who was not completely identified, was appreciative.
    Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Belichick has sounded more appreciative, his tone less militaristic.
    Michael Rosenberg, SI.com, 4 Feb. 2018
  • Snyder’s backers greeted that comment with appreciative laughter.
    Betsy Z. Russell, idahostatesman, 24 Jan. 2018
  • So many of my patients are very appreciative to see a dietitian that looks like them and makes an attempt to understand their culture, food preferences and barriers to behavior changes.
    Christine Byrne, SELF, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Musk, having found an appreciative audience, kept going, finding new ways to suggest that the vice president was not worth the trouble of assassinating.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Back home, Padgett's parents watched their son work through a trying basketball season on and off the court, impressed by his steadiness and appreciative of his players' support of their son.
    Jeff Greer, The Courier-Journal, 27 Feb. 2018
  • All music is art, and all art—when put on display—is subject to the judgment and interpretation of both appreciative and unappreciative audiences.
    Zack Linly, The Root, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Even though emotions can be high, at the end of the day the girls are appreciative.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
  • But then seeing the appreciative faces out there in the crowd.
    David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2018
  • Mostly though, Gavin seems appreciative that the show made it onto the air in the first place.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 28 May 2021
  • That makes more room for those of us that are appreciative of being able to go, with a mask.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Full-squad cheer teams on both sides and a booster club pushed the appreciative crowd to about 400.
    Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Joan was so appreciative of the calls from family and friends over the past few months.
    courant.com, 3 Nov. 2019
  • The kid was very appreciative of the ball and very respectful.
    Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The mothers are very appreciative of the huge new blessing in their lives.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 July 2023
  • Both the marchers and the crowd were upbeat, cheerful and appreciative.
    Susan Keaton, Naperville Sun, 28 June 2018
  • After the game ended, players walked over to the side of the court and gave their fans an appreciative wave.
    Steve Reed, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2018
  • Doja Cat, who seemed to be the most appreciative winner of the night, was named Best New Artist.
    Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 30 Aug. 2020
  • That had guard Goran Dragic appreciative of the two-day break.
    Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 6 May 2021
  • The cougars are probably appreciative of space to roam as the rest of us hunker down.
    Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2020
  • This week, fans of the maize and blue seemed genuinely appreciative of their head coach.
    Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Long trip back home, but man, so appreciative of the effort.
    The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Jen Hamer, Josh’s mother, has made it out to most of the home games, and is appreciative of how much the team has done for her and Josh’s legacy.
    Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 11 May 2018
  • The actress also feels appreciative for the fans who have stuck along for the journey.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 6 May 2022
  • Ainslie is appreciative of all the help Mills and Dunstone have provided in the past.
    Matt Majendie, CNN, 12 June 2018
  • The legion gets more customers, and Matthews has room to grow and a new and appreciative customer base.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024
  • And the sisters are appreciative of their grandson-in-law’s know-how.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • But the third-year pass rusher was appreciative to be on the field once again for a meaningful game.
    Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, 9 Sep. 2019
  • The video captures a few seconds of the cat's bewilderment at being outside, then the owner opens the door, and the tabby runs into the house with an appreciative mewl.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

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