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
Texas Food and Wine Alliance is on hand to showcase delicious adult beverages and the guest chefs perform that brilliant ballet of turning raw ingredients into a memorable meal for roughly 300 appreciative guests.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young winner, witnessed some hard contact from the Yankees slugger, which left Cole, a Cy Young winner in 2023, appreciative of the chance to practice against a two-time MVP.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being publicly humiliated on television by President Trump at the White House for not being sufficiently appreciative of U.S. aid.
—Bob Rawitch, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young winner, witnessed some hard contact from the Yankees slugger, which left Cole, a Cy Young winner in 2023, appreciative of the chance to practice against a two-time MVP.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being publicly humiliated on television by President Trump at the White House for not being sufficiently appreciative of U.S. aid.
—Bob Rawitch, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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But, speaking before the Panama game, Richards said the manager’s positive mentality is shared by the players — and very welcome.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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While Germans are usually very image-conscious over their military, particularly given the country’s history, polling suggests many now hold a more positive opinion.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Just thankful for the opportunity more than anything to be behind the wheel in the Cup Series.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, team officials were thankful Coulibaly had not sustained an injury to his head, neck or back.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plan commission forwards a recommendation either favorable or unfavorable to the Porter County Board of Commissioners who would then have two readings, the first at a public hearing, while the second does not require a public hearing.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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But Gay is grateful for the attention her video has received.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The captain is grateful for the personnel who stayed late, came in early and navigated the cold, rainy weather to find the missing woman.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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