How to Use appreciative in a Sentence

appreciative

adjective
  • Even though emotions can be high, at the end of the day the girls are appreciative.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The clients who do come in are appreciative of the free services.
    Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2017
  • 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 | McOlurso@al.com, 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
  • Through it all, Zander, who is home schooled, is eager for the fifth grade and is appreciative of the help.
    Ryan Gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 Aug. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Still, Hanyu’s appreciative fans showered the ice with dozens of Pooh dolls.
    JerÉ Longman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2018
  • 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 | Minabinett@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2021
  • One of the most glorious things about both films is how deeply appreciative the dancers are of each other.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2021
  • Given her decades of experience in the kitchen and at the head of the table, the culinary icon knows a thing or two about being the most appreciative and thoughtful guest.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil's way.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024

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