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as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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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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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
It’s given me perspective and a tremendous appreciation and respect for this moment.
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Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
If so, Hadid is not alone in her appreciation of skinny jeans: Labels such as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Miu Miu have all shown extra-tight denim on the runways in recent seasons.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no real heartfelt appreciation for attendance or gifts.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Understanding the intricate mechanisms of shark olfaction not only deepens our appreciation for these remarkable predators but also opens the door to innovative applications in conservation, marine management, and human-shark coexistence.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
If so, Hadid is not alone in her appreciation of skinny jeans: Labels such as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Miu Miu have all shown extra-tight denim on the runways in recent seasons.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no real heartfelt appreciation for attendance or gifts.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Understanding the intricate mechanisms of shark olfaction not only deepens our appreciation for these remarkable predators but also opens the door to innovative applications in conservation, marine management, and human-shark coexistence.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, Fat Joe has spoken about his fatherhood journey and expressed his gratitude for his sons and daughter.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Instead, McVay expressed his gratitude for both players — later expanding those comments to include veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein and tight end Tyler Higbee.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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For De Leon, growing up between Mexico and the United States gave him a shrewd understanding of human behavior.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Onboard, Blue Ghost is carrying 10 NASA research payloads designed to further the space agency's understanding of the lunar environment.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Giveaway Entities reserve the right to conduct a background check, including a check of criminal records, with respect to any Entrant eligible for a prize, and by participating in this Giveaway, each participating Entrant consents to such background check.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This fosters collaboration and respect for the CEO’s broader vantage point.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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After many years of partisan politics, increasingly divisive language, finger-pointing and inflammatory speech have contributed to an environment of fear and uncertainty, affecting not just political dynamics but also the priorities and perceptions of young people.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a recent interview following her recognition as Time's Athlete of the Year for 2024, Clark reflected on the perception of her as a controversial figure.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Thunder are even better-positioned than the Cavs in that regard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The order also calls on the Director of National Intelligence to do the same with regard to the intelligence community.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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