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
McMahon, in turn, was equally appreciative of the opportunity.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2025
This week, Taraji P. Henson and Eva Longoria were on-hand and Bush Hager couldn't have been more appreciative for their help amid the devastating fires in Los Angeles.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Our exports can indeed draw an appreciative crowd in the big city, earning plaudits and recognition.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Maria Cisneros, who has boys ages 5 and 13 in local schools, was appreciative.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2025
This week, Taraji P. Henson and Eva Longoria were on-hand and Bush Hager couldn't have been more appreciative for their help amid the devastating fires in Los Angeles.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Our exports can indeed draw an appreciative crowd in the big city, earning plaudits and recognition.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Maria Cisneros, who has boys ages 5 and 13 in local schools, was appreciative.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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Healthcare was the only positive sector, up +0.18%, while consumer discretionary fell -3.43%, real estate fell -2.29, and consumer staples fell -2.09%.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Burger, a Missouri native, was thankful for all the people around the country who have given him support.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Coach Dan Campbell, though, said Montgomery is a tone-setting running back the team values and is thankful to have him back.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Chris Martin is grateful that Coldplay's Indian fans don't hold British colonialism against him.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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