appreciation
noun
ap·pre·ci·a·tion
ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən 
-ˌpri-,
also -ˌprē-sē-
1
a
: a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude
I want to express my appreciation for all you've done.
a small token of our appreciation
b
: judgment, evaluation
especially
: a favorable critical estimate
c
: sensitive awareness
especially
: recognition of aesthetic values
a class in music appreciation
2
: increase in value
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Examples of appreciation in a Sentence
You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.
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The event serves as the Athenaeum’s major fundraiser, supporting its operating funds, concerts, art and music appreciation lectures, fine arts classes, exhibitions, and expanding library collections.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But insurance costs today are about one-fifth the size of a typical payment, outpacing inflation and even the rate of appreciation on the homes themselves.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Maybe an occasional token of my appreciation might help some warrior: a little donation to a leader, a volunteer hour to a nonprofit, a word of thanks to anybody making life better.
—Ann Patton, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Freeman will always have memories of that parade when Dodgers fans showed their appreciation by flooding downtown Los Angeles streets.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
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Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But insurance costs today are about one-fifth the size of a typical payment, outpacing inflation and even the rate of appreciation on the homes themselves.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Maybe an occasional token of my appreciation might help some warrior: a little donation to a leader, a volunteer hour to a nonprofit, a word of thanks to anybody making life better.
—Ann Patton, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Freeman will always have memories of that parade when Dodgers fans showed their appreciation by flooding downtown Los Angeles streets.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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