1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Though everyone is appreciative of their stunning surroundings, their levels of enthusiasm for the activity vary.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The kids were really touched to see how appreciative the business owners were.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Afterward, members of the band joined Perry onstage, looking appreciative, if also perplexed.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The kids were really touched to see how appreciative the business owners were.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Afterward, members of the band joined Perry onstage, looking appreciative, if also perplexed.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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The catalysts of positive social change will be those who master hybrid intelligence—HI—the dynamic interplay between natural intelligence – NI – and artificial intelligence – AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Apart from some injury disruptions, the loan spell felt like a positive one.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Voight pushed back on critics, arguing local leaders should be thankful for the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
11 June 2025
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Hinton, the son of former All-Pro lineman Chris Hinton, has favorable genes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Flood watches are issued when conditions are favorable for flooding to notify residents to be prepared.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Rick McConnell said he is frustrated at the lack of evidence, but grateful to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office for their work.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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