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
Walking among these pioneering vessels, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for the connection between astronomy and our desire to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Reba McEntire will do double-duty, as tributes go, performing in dual appreciation of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, who were close friends before Cline’s career was cut tragically short.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Only 3 miles from Main Street in downtown Breckenridge there is a trailhead that leads not only to backcountry joy, but a greater appreciation for the town’s 19th-century mining history.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
This not only fosters appreciation for the cuisine but also sparks curiosity about the traditions, struggles and resilience of the people behind it.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Reba McEntire will do double-duty, as tributes go, performing in dual appreciation of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, who were close friends before Cline’s career was cut tragically short.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Only 3 miles from Main Street in downtown Breckenridge there is a trailhead that leads not only to backcountry joy, but a greater appreciation for the town’s 19th-century mining history.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
This not only fosters appreciation for the cuisine but also sparks curiosity about the traditions, struggles and resilience of the people behind it.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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The admiration for Orbán comes from his unapologetic assault on the liberal values that have defined the West for generations.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lee has expressed admiration for artists in our gallery’s roster, in particular Phyllida Barlow and Louise Bourgeois, and points of connection within our program.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Feeling immense gratitude for dreams, slushies and good folks along the way.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The statement noted several times that Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his leadership and expressed gratitude for the administration’s support provided to Ukraine.—
Henry Austin,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once again, Mexico seemed to have an understanding of how to manage a testy Concacaf game.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With all respect to the opening round, this is where things get real and when March goes mad.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ai takes an innovative approach, modernizing the production in multiple respects.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As autonomous driving and conversing with your vehicle increase, your perception of it changes, posits Wagener.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to a new survey, negative perceptions of esports are a thing of the past.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those occasions aren’t going away, but jewelry brands face cross-currents in that regard.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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