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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4
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
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City officials welcomed the project, appreciating how student ideas could be used in real life to make tourism more engaging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This practice begins with appreciating the beauty of nature and the miracle that anything exists at all.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the essence of appreciating the sui generis charms of this place.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Enjoy sporting events, fun activities with kids, happy hour with friends, schmoozing with someone or perhaps appreciating the arts and the entertainment world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Reviews of the film were largely positive, with critics and audiences appreciating the link between art and political organizing.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
City officials welcomed the project, appreciating how student ideas could be used in real life to make tourism more engaging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
This practice begins with appreciating the beauty of nature and the miracle that anything exists at all.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the essence of appreciating the sui generis charms of this place.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Enjoy sporting events, fun activities with kids, happy hour with friends, schmoozing with someone or perhaps appreciating the arts and the entertainment world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Reviews of the film were largely positive, with critics and audiences appreciating the link between art and political organizing.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciating
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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Moderate exercise helps, but high-intensity overtraining can raise cortisol further, worth knowing if punishing workouts are already part of a stressed routine.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ruca told Fox News Digital there were a few bittersweet feelings going into the match, just knowing what the two have been through together.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Look at this man trying to find points of connection while also admiring her work and lifting it above his.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The terrace opens onto uninterrupted countryside vistas, ideal for admiring over a sunset apéritif.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Carr acknowledged the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter's existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Preparation means understanding your client’s business, their operational needs, and their financial guardrails.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the memo to Snelling, White wrote that someone — evidently a school administrator whose name was withheld — had spoken to Pujoe about respecting boundaries with female students four or five times and specifically about his history of driving students in his personal car, White wrote.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Appreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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