How to Use appreciative in a Sentence

appreciative

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• After the game ended, players walked over to the side of the court and gave their fans an appreciative wave.
  — Steve Reed, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2018
• Rosen seemed appreciative of the message and was shown texting Bradford back.
  — Kent Somers, azcentral, 3 May 2018
• Desmond placated her with love letters and appreciative messages, all the while pressuring her to pay the fund managers and fees.
  — Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
• Regardless, Wade appeared to be genuinely appreciative of the gesture from his team.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
• The video captures a few seconds of the cat's bewilderment at being outside, then the owner opens the door, and the tabby runs into the house with an appreciative mewl.
  — Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
• His charm, talent and tact had found an appreciative response in his father-in-law; Jean was, Dominique said, the son that her father, who had only daughters, never had.
  — Meryle Secrest, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2018
• The justice, who was seated among the audience, didn’t answer questions or pose for photos, but that didn’t stop a sea of appreciative fans from taking stealthy selfies or expressing adoration.
  — Adrienne Wichard-Edds, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2018
• Even though emotions can be high, at the end of the day the girls are appreciative.
  — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
• But then seeing the appreciative faces out there in the crowd.
  — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2018
• Mostly though, Gavin seems appreciative that the show made it onto the air in the first place.
  — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 28 May 2021
• That makes more room for those of us that are appreciative of being able to go, with a mask.
  — Mary Colurso | [e-mail], al, 7 Dec. 2020
• Full-squad cheer teams on both sides and a booster club pushed the appreciative crowd to about 400.
  — Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021
• Joan was so appreciative of the calls from family and friends over the past few months.
  — courant.com, 3 Nov. 2019
• The kid was very appreciative of the ball and very respectful.
  — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2021
• The mothers are very appreciative of the huge new blessing in their lives.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 July 2023
• Both the marchers and the crowd were upbeat, cheerful and appreciative.
  — Susan Keaton, Naperville Sun, 28 June 2018
• Doja Cat, who seemed to be the most appreciative winner of the night, was named Best New Artist.
  — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 30 Aug. 2020
• That had guard Goran Dragic appreciative of the two-day break.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 6 May 2021
• The cougars are probably appreciative of space to roam as the rest of us hunker down.
  — Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2020
• This week, fans of the maize and blue seemed genuinely appreciative of their head coach.
  — Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2021
• Long trip back home, but man, so appreciative of the effort.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
• Jen Hamer, Josh’s mother, has made it out to most of the home games, and is appreciative of how much the team has done for her and Josh’s legacy.
  — Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 11 May 2018
• The actress also feels appreciative for the fans who have stuck along for the journey.
  — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 6 May 2022
• Ainslie is appreciative of all the help Mills and Dunstone have provided in the past.
  — Matt Majendie, CNN, 12 June 2018
• The legion gets more customers, and Matthews has room to grow and a new and appreciative customer base.
  — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024
• And the sisters are appreciative of their grandson-in-law’s know-how.
  — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
• But the third-year pass rusher was appreciative to be on the field once again for a meaningful game.
  — Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, 9 Sep. 2019
• Ishbia is appreciative of those who helped him reach this point in his 43-year-old life.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2023
• There are 13 Minnesotans on the roster, each of them appreciative of what lies ahead.
  — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2024
• Vrabel is appreciative of the off-the-field work that Henry puts in to be able to carry the load for the Titans’ offense.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 31 Aug. 2021

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024