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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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2
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Skincare fanatics will appreciate deals on RoC’s beloved wrinkle cream, La Roche-Posay’s tinted SPF, and a host of K-beauty labels fortunately stocked on Amazon.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The woman took this perspective in stride and appreciated the balanced feedback.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Reviewers appreciate the lamp’s lightweight build and easy assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The woman took this perspective in stride and appreciated the balanced feedback.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 July 2025
Reviewers appreciate the lamp’s lightweight build and easy assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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The class is offered by the Peace and Justice Institute, an Orlando nonprofit that hosts workshops on topics like conflict resolution, understanding trauma, emotional intelligence and parenting.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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To better understand the missing middle, Paulsen was part of a research team that examined rock samples from the Polar Rock Depository at The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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Another thing Berlanga cannot do is admire his power shots.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Even those who didn't know him well admired him for his dedication to the school and the team.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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But true Leonard fans will love the heavily detailed account, with page after page of facts about the author’s 45 books, countless movie scripts and short stories.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Laren loves being creative and often spends her time drawing and expressing herself through art.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The Ellington Farmers Market is a town favorite in an area known for their farms and cows.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Thank you for understanding and respecting our wishes during this deeply personal time.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The code also details expectations for AI companies to respect paywalls, as well as robots.txt instructions restricting crawling, which could help confront a growing problem of AI crawlers hammering websites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The global clean beauty market, valued at $8.25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $21.29 billion by 2030 with a 14.8% compound annual growth rate, has become increasingly crowded with brands promising transparency.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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According to a recent report, the US insurance market is valued at $3.12 trillion as of 2025, and is set to experience a CAGR of 5.7% between this year and 2033.—
Malana VanTyler,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Office completions in 2024 fell to their lowest share of inventory since 2012 and are set to slow further, reflecting high vacancy rates, rising debt and construction costs, and falling office values.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The authors note this is consistent with statewide rising rates of obesity, which may be playing a role.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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