1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation
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3
as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art
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Recent Examples of appreciation
Kate, who has been described as a lover of the outdoors, displayed her appreciation in a video released in September 2024.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
However, investors will have to analyze additional metrics, such as an area’s population growth, new amenities, rent growth rates, maintenance and appreciation — as well as depreciation — over time.
—Marc Guberti, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Over time, many developed an appreciation for why certain things in government had to be treated with more care than in the private sector.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The days of record-high home appreciation may be slowing, leading sellers to make difficult pricing decisions.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
However, investors will have to analyze additional metrics, such as an area’s population growth, new amenities, rent growth rates, maintenance and appreciation — as well as depreciation — over time.
—Marc Guberti, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Over time, many developed an appreciation for why certain things in government had to be treated with more care than in the private sector.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The days of record-high home appreciation may be slowing, leading sellers to make difficult pricing decisions.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Trump and Zelenskyy spoke politely, even with admiration, of each other for the first half hour of the meeting.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Portman has previously spoken of her admiration for Dunham as a filmmaker and how she was inspired by her after seeing Tiny Furniture.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After the meeting, Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the dozens of world leaders who came out in support of him.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the other, America’s right flank feeling scorned because its aid – given to defeat a decades-long adversary at no cost of American life – had not been received with enough gratitude.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Importantly, don’t settle for surface-level understandings of what these mean to you.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In both respects, Lara's surname is likely to be a significant asset.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this respect, a book that otherwise would be incredibly susceptible to the next piece of news that comes out tomorrow is slightly less susceptible to it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet, despite statistical accuracy, public perception tells a different story.—
Clifford Young,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Pairing the move with the dismantling of its DEI team and relocating its content moderation team to Texas only reinforced the perception that the company was seeking to align itself with the Trump administration.—
Phil Singer,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In this regard, the answer is clear: the White House and its party of one.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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To say that Trump is overplaying America's hand with regard to Russia is an understatement.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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