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
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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Davis also explains that her appreciation for the Loungefly designs derives from her childhood, sharing that her father is an artist and set designer, and her mother was an interior designer.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
As the founding director of Tern Gallery and the creative director at a development company, Perez has an eye for art and an appreciation for history.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Taking a longer view, this house payment yardstick has increased 156% over 10 years – a result of 87% price appreciation and the loss of July 2015’s 4% mortgages.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
As the founding director of Tern Gallery and the creative director at a development company, Perez has an eye for art and an appreciation for history.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Taking a longer view, this house payment yardstick has increased 156% over 10 years – a result of 87% price appreciation and the loss of July 2015’s 4% mortgages.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appreciation. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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