1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Hopper was appreciative of her son's school for allowing him this time.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here’s are a few ways to be more appreciative of your partner this year:
Recognize the little things.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cervantes said he is humbled and surprised by the news, as well as appreciative of his restaurants’ teams for their support through the years.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here’s are a few ways to be more appreciative of your partner this year:
Recognize the little things.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cervantes said he is humbled and surprised by the news, as well as appreciative of his restaurants’ teams for their support through the years.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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The Beekeeper grossed an impressive $153 million at the global box office and received generally positive reviews.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Studies have shown, for example, that the brain selectively attends to positive information, and that people tend to discount negative predictions in order to maintain an optimistic bias.—
Richard A. Friedman,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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With 35 employees, Frolov’s founder Ivan Frolov is thankful that none of them have been harmed or killed due to the intermittent shelling near the brand’s production hub in Kyiv.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Reflecting on the day, Kaylyn is thankful for that beautiful mountaintop garden, the people who surrounded them, and the love she and her new husband share.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Morgan feels grateful to have made it to Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The students she’s contacted so far have been surprised and grateful.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Adrien Brody currently leads the way in the odds for best actor.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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