1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
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
Stoney Clover Lane also offers discounts to qualified military personnel to show appreciation for their service.
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Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The audiences there were more reserved and showed their appreciation at the end.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
It’s given him a new appreciation and fueled his passion for the sport.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Trump struck a similarly warm tone in his own remarks, saying friendship between the American and Chinese people stretched back decades and that the two nations shared mutual appreciation and respect.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
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Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The audiences there were more reserved and showed their appreciation at the end.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
It’s given him a new appreciation and fueled his passion for the sport.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Trump struck a similarly warm tone in his own remarks, saying friendship between the American and Chinese people stretched back decades and that the two nations shared mutual appreciation and respect.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Bell and Ford earned admiration for their entrepreneurial acumen and foresight.—
Olivier Sylvain,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Bennahmias has long been vocal about his admiration for Swatch and has publicly praised the MoonSwatch for making high-end watchmaking feel accessible and fun.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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During her speech on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Langley, 27, tearfully shared her gratitude for her family, faith, and fellow nominees.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Present technologies offer stunning opportunities in this respect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For Antos, the key to successfully playing in these fan favorite sandboxes requires a deep respect for the material.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The folks over at Blur Busters have extensively documented research showing that refresh rates of 1,000 Hz (and up) can reduce human perception of motion blur and flickering.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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The findings reveal that bats possess the intelligence to actively manipulate the physical properties of their acoustic environment to enhance perception, rather than just forcing the brain to work harder.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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So, yes, there likely will be chatter in that regard should the Cavaliers fall short with their current build.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In this regard, said one of the influencers, an Israeli-American named Miriam Strauss, the boos are actually in dialogue with Bettan.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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