as in appreciative
feeling or expressing gratitude
as the name of each contributor was announced, the audience responded with appreciatory applause
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Adjective
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025 -
Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Trang returned to the water, exhausted but thankful.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Diaz currently works in maintenance for an apartment complex – and continues to be thankful for what this country offers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Director Shu Qi is grateful that the team appreciates the film.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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The experience of going viral and generating so much attention online has certainly been a whirlwind, but Niehaus couldn't be more grateful to have been a part of this wild ride.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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