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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in loves
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understands
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciates
Best Gifts for Teens Our shopping writer has worn Oprah’s favorite press-on nails for years and appreciates the design and shape variety, as well as the easy application and longevity of the nails.
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Olivia Wilde appreciates how wild auteur Gregg Araki can get.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
If your adult child knows their way around the kitchen and appreciates aesthetics, the Our Place wonder oven is a winning gift.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Rather than fall into the trap of competitiveness he’s noticed among his male friends, Harel appreciates his female friends’ emotional intelligence.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024
Hurst appreciates the timelessness of classic scarf-tying, but nevertheless suggests throwing out images of Bunny Macdougal and instead, come up with your own variations.
—Erika Veurink, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
The key for leaders (and for those interested in self-leadership) is moving towards course-correction from a place that appreciates the present.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Olivia Wilde appreciates how wild auteur Gregg Araki can get.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
If your adult child knows their way around the kitchen and appreciates aesthetics, the Our Place wonder oven is a winning gift.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Rather than fall into the trap of competitiveness he’s noticed among his male friends, Harel appreciates his female friends’ emotional intelligence.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024
Hurst appreciates the timelessness of classic scarf-tying, but nevertheless suggests throwing out images of Bunny Macdougal and instead, come up with your own variations.
—Erika Veurink, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
The key for leaders (and for those interested in self-leadership) is moving towards course-correction from a place that appreciates the present.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciates
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than four months on, however, Deadline understands the police force has made little progress.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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This Is a Cry for Help Not content to kill off Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan wrote a Yellowstone plot about a super-cool dude everyone admires (played by Taylor Sheridan).Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Challenger is a capable, accessible history of spaceflight that understands and admires what drives our species to reach for the stars.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mukwonago Area School District superintendent Joe Koch said in an email the district respects the committee's decision.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ellidason aims to nurture a company culture at GAIMIN that respects technological advancements and the need for responsible AI implementation, considering the ethical implications of AI and advocating for transparency and accountability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the company accelerates its factory relocation to shorten supply chains and move production closer to customers, accurate factory digital twins have played a key role and also delivered some unexpected benefits.Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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If anyone has any information or recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that though, the internet and humanity sometimes enjoys putting huge amounts of love onto a broadly innocent figure.Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ramey-Torres doesn’t drink coffee but enjoys warm water during her fasts.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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