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1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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2
as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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4
as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Making someone feel appreciated is double happiness for us both.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
That's something very much appreciated by fans like comedian Trevor Noah.
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Mandalit Del Barco,
NPR,
2 July 2026
This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
But it’s especially appreciated here.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Truly, most aspects of the park are really catered to the youngest visitors — in the restrooms, toilets feature a drop-down kid-sized toilet seat (much appreciated by this mom), and there are full-body dryers for after a run in the splash pad.
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Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
People who feel appreciated are much more likely to help you again in the future, while those who feel taken for granted will choose not to.
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Tina Seelig,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 July 2026
Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But saving your guests from him — and him from himself — will no doubt be appreciated.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
But again, none of this is expected, and a sincere thank you is appreciated just as much.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Much of technology is built by tech people to be appreciated by tech people.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sack told the outlet that an apology from the rapper at the time would have been appreciated.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
And similar to the reviews on the BBB, most customers appreciated the wide selection of products and competitive prices, though some still had issues with the delivery service.
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Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Estate-planning software, trust automation, and appreciated-stock donation pipes are all having their Stripe moment, quietly standardizing what used to require a lawyer, an advisor, and a long lunch.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Making someone feel appreciated is double happiness for us both.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
That's something very much appreciated by fans like comedian Trevor Noah.
—
Mandalit Del Barco,
NPR,
2 July 2026
This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
But it’s especially appreciated here.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Truly, most aspects of the park are really catered to the youngest visitors — in the restrooms, toilets feature a drop-down kid-sized toilet seat (much appreciated by this mom), and there are full-body dryers for after a run in the splash pad.
—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
People who feel appreciated are much more likely to help you again in the future, while those who feel taken for granted will choose not to.
—
Tina Seelig,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Verb
The rabbits, however, divided their forces and swarmed both flanks of the coach (a move Napoleon surely could have appreciated).
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 July 2026
Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But saving your guests from him — and him from himself — will no doubt be appreciated.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
But again, none of this is expected, and a sincere thank you is appreciated just as much.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Much of technology is built by tech people to be appreciated by tech people.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Sack told the outlet that an apology from the rapper at the time would have been appreciated.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
And similar to the reviews on the BBB, most customers appreciated the wide selection of products and competitive prices, though some still had issues with the delivery service.
—
Jamela Adam,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
Verb
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
Verb
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Revolut’s latest fund raise valued the firm at $75bn and Storonsky has spoken of a future IPO which could value the business—if someone doesn’t buy it before then – at north of $200bn.
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Levine Cava said the county would need to sell the property for market rate — and an appraiser once valued the land at $200 million.
Verb
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
Verb
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For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
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He was respected throughout the locker room.
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Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.
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Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
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Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
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But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
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Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.
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Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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