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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
Each award has been a token of appreciation for his groundbreaking research, extensive service, and his skill in fostering global connections, earning respect and admiration from peers, alongside his mentoring and teaching prowess.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Living and traveling overseas with children has given her a deeper appreciation for the remarkable spaces and stories of her native Oregon.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
Admittedly some have an admiration and strong appreciation for science.
—Michael S. Lubell, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
While runway models like Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista helped Sui’s shooting star, Gen Zers like Gigi Hadid have an appreciation for her work, too.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Living and traveling overseas with children has given her a deeper appreciation for the remarkable spaces and stories of her native Oregon.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
Admittedly some have an admiration and strong appreciation for science.
—Michael S. Lubell, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2025
While runway models like Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista helped Sui’s shooting star, Gen Zers like Gigi Hadid have an appreciation for her work, too.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
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Ye also courted controversy that year after voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler as well spouting anti-Jewish sentiments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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In all love and admiration, fans wasted no time turning the hilariously, historic moment into a wave of relatable memes.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The memo also expressed the committee's gratitude to White House political staff for briefing the group and shared their hopes of a partnership with them through the cycle.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Blakeman expressed gratitude for President Trump's administration for addressing the issue, noting that ICE had been evicted from the county jail under his Democratic predecessor.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 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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Under the 1977 treaty with Panama, the US returned the canal with the understanding that the waterway remain neutral.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The residuals of the Caitlin Clark Effect have been fierce competition on the floor with admiration, respect and humanity off it.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Loved, hated, and endlessly controversial, her story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and a relentless quest for respect and legacy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 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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One of the most significant accomplishments of the artist’s legacy was his role in transforming the perception of street art, redefining its value and elevating it—even in contrast to what some in his time regarded as primitivist art.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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In that regard, Fisch considers the NFL broadcasts on Fox (Brady) and CBS (Romo) to be invaluable learning opportunities for his quarterbacks.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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That is, their personal view of the way the world should be, with no deference to the Legislature and no regard for the victims of crime or the welfare of society.—
Timothy J. Cruz,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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