as in positively
in an approving manner
he tasted the wine appreciatively as his host looked on
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Recent Examples of appreciatively
In 2023, when a skier named Eva Walkner posted about a tremendous day with a film crew on a mountain called Hoher Göll, Thomas commented appreciatively, then asked why her party hadn’t gone higher up the face.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.
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Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
This analysis was then repeated by journalists like Jonathan Rauch, who appreciatively cited Sides’s postmortem in an article published by the Brookings Institution.
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Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Speaking from his longtime home in La Quinta, near Palm Springs, Reid chuckled appreciatively when reminded of the late Franklin’s praise for him.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
As Sarkozy notes appreciatively in his book, Le Pen, unlike many other political luminaries, came out in support of him after his sentencing.
—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
This analysis was then repeated by journalists like Jonathan Rauch, who appreciatively cited Sides’s postmortem in an article published by the Brookings Institution.
—
Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Speaking from his longtime home in La Quinta, near Palm Springs, Reid chuckled appreciatively when reminded of the late Franklin’s praise for him.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatively
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By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
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Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism.
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The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
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“Appreciatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatively. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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