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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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2
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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as in to love
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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Recent Examples of appreciate
Older kids and teens will appreciate a visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a tour of spooky Franklin Castle, and The Cleveland Museum of Art offers a variety of ways for younger visitors to engage with its collections.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Maybe this attitude all these years is why audiences have appreciated my films.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
While team boss Toto Wolff appreciates both, he is known for being ruthless when push comes to shove.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Visiting Fullerton Ace, Crown Ace in Newport Beach and Denault’s Ace Hardware in San Juan Capistrano won’t be the same experience, which those who prefer supporting local businesses can appreciate.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Maybe this attitude all these years is why audiences have appreciated my films.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
While team boss Toto Wolff appreciates both, he is known for being ruthless when push comes to shove.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Visiting Fullerton Ace, Crown Ace in Newport Beach and Denault’s Ace Hardware in San Juan Capistrano won’t be the same experience, which those who prefer supporting local businesses can appreciate.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciate
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Some leaders and business development professionals get ahead of themselves, trying to show benefits without fully understanding the pain points and issues affecting their teams, leads and customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Finding additional examples could help astronomers better understand how often such ejections occur and shed new light on the complex life cycles of the universe's smallest galaxies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That imperfection doesn’t disqualify you from being admired.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Along with users telling her to appreciate every second, others took a moment to admire the pure joy radiating from Luna and her family.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ortega's ensemble, from the Givenchy by Sarah Burton fall/winter 2025 ready-to-wear collection, features an elaborate top piece of oversized gemstones and pearls strung together to create a kind of blouse fit for a particularly jewel-loving queen.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Grandma got to see Matilda, Matilda loves her grandma.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both members are known to hold their votes during many large, contentious votes in an effort to get more spending cuts.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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As people now know, there was a quarter percentage point (also known as 25 basis points) interest rate cut.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Establish a joint steering group that synchronises direction while respecting domain expertise.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the senators need to actually respect standards of economic expertise and integrity, but so far this has largely worked out in the history of the Fed — with both presidents and senators doing so.—
James B. Speta,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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But valuing ‘people’ requires more than a broad platitude.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The move comes weeks after Union Pacific announced the acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern in a deal valued at $85 billion.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Appreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciate. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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