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
Therefore a crucial work in the career of one of the greatest of filmmakers is missing—and the understanding and appreciation of her career is distorted.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
The piece expressed appreciation of China and the Chinese people.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to his close relationship with Stewart, Machado has a deep appreciation for the difficulty of the game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
They’ve likely been sourced from local flea markets or Etsy rather than big box stores—after all, vintage/unbranded pieces transmit more authenticity and an appreciation for rarity.
—Viv Chen, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
The piece expressed appreciation of China and the Chinese people.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to his close relationship with Stewart, Machado has a deep appreciation for the difficulty of the game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
They’ve likely been sourced from local flea markets or Etsy rather than big box stores—after all, vintage/unbranded pieces transmit more authenticity and an appreciation for rarity.
—Viv Chen, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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Students who attended the campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday described a mix of admiration for America’s tradition of free speech and horror at how quickly violence shattered it.—
Julia Bonavita , Stepheny Price , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In March, Newsom sat down with Kirk for a lengthy interview in which, despite their obvious political differences, the governor expressed admiration for the commentator's political prowess and success.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Returning to the studio, Moss beamed with gratitude.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sending condolences and gratitude to his family.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Togetherness, understanding, players who want to fight in the same direction.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every caregiver deserves respect and freedom from judgment.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Balancing Authenticity And Messaging Discipline At FDH Aero, our values—service first, respect, amplification, open-mindedness and accountability—aren’t just wall art.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But with prices consistently uncompetitive, demand scant, and government incentives in the US and elsewhere drying up, there’s a growing perception in energy circles that the hydrogen bubble has burst.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For many workers, the onboarding process can significantly impact their perception of their new company.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This ruthless cartel is intent on cashing in, permeating our communities with their poison, with no regard to human suffering.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea provided a clue in that regard by lodging a €40m bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez a few days before the deadline and opted not to pursue it.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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