appreciatory

adjective

Definition of appreciatorynext
as in appreciative
feeling or expressing gratitude as the name of each contributor was announced, the audience responded with appreciatory applause

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatory
  1. appreciative
  2. thankful
  3. grateful
Adjective
  • Thursday’s festivities provided an appreciative fan base with at least one more opportunity to express its gratitude.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Don't: Assume Expensive is Better Gift givers tend to believe that the pricier a gift, the more appreciative the recipient will be.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • What People Are Saying Rogan was thankful for the reassurance from Graves.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The year 2024 saw heartfelt reunions, inspiring immigrant athletes, thankful refugees and immigrants who sacrificed to make a better life for their families and adopted country.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • Being grateful to these people also leads to new opportunities.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • And listeners reacted, grateful for the spigot, emotions flowing openly.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of grateful
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