1
as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in valuing
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in admiring
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 appreciating
Videos appreciating that remix have since had millions of views.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Investing in a country with a stable or appreciating currency can protect your wealth.
—Stephen Akintayo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, Katz says investors aren’t appreciating the company’s fracking supply attrition potential, adding that gas demand upside should give some pricing support.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Emboldened by surging investment, an expanding global audience, and steadily appreciating franchise valuations, the sport’s momentum is undeniable.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, a prospect will even come back to a sales team that recommended a competitor, appreciating the consultative approach and recognizing the limitations of competitor offerings.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These final games are about Crosby and appreciating the consistent dominance, the longevity.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Speaking of appreciating things, let’s appreciate this Ryan Dunn poster of Antetokounmpo in the Suns’ 108-106 win over Rivers’ Bucks last night.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Doing so allows clients to reclaim assets that will benefit from a step-up in basis at death while moving appreciating assets outside of their estate.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Investing in a country with a stable or appreciating currency can protect your wealth.
—Stephen Akintayo, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
However, Katz says investors aren’t appreciating the company’s fracking supply attrition potential, adding that gas demand upside should give some pricing support.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Emboldened by surging investment, an expanding global audience, and steadily appreciating franchise valuations, the sport’s momentum is undeniable.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, a prospect will even come back to a sales team that recommended a competitor, appreciating the consultative approach and recognizing the limitations of competitor offerings.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
These final games are about Crosby and appreciating the consistent dominance, the longevity.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Speaking of appreciating things, let’s appreciate this Ryan Dunn poster of Antetokounmpo in the Suns’ 108-106 win over Rivers’ Bucks last night.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Those in his position often pride themselves on insulation, increasing efficiency or an Ivy League education, a few foundations around which the Houston Astros have constructed their golden era.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The young girl, who was admiring the gang from afar ended up leaving her job to join the gang.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But this is a tidy and sincerely admiring overview.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Start With The Basics Every market has its own customs, and knowing these nuances demonstrates your commitment to understanding and respecting your partners.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.—
Joe Baker,
New York Daily News,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Apple pledged to fund a Houston data center for computer servers powering artificial intelligence — a technology the company is expanding into as part of an industrywide craze.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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