as in admired
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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
She's spoken about the struggles of being a woman of color in a girl band, not feeling seen or appreciated.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
These gifts will be enjoyed and appreciated by the lucky recipients.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Most tasters appreciated that this spread had a nice taste and was not too sweet or overpowering.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
While personalized jewelry is always appreciated, these bracelets also paid homage to the origin of their love story.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024
Amy Adams has always liked and appreciated Taylor Swift‘s music.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Employees who feel valued and appreciated are likelier to be engaged and motivated.
—Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the properties of the Standard Model that isn’t generally appreciated is known as flavor universality.
—Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
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That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
She's spoken about the struggles of being a woman of color in a girl band, not feeling seen or appreciated.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
These gifts will be enjoyed and appreciated by the lucky recipients.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Most tasters appreciated that this spread had a nice taste and was not too sweet or overpowering.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
While personalized jewelry is always appreciated, these bracelets also paid homage to the origin of their love story.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Dec. 2024
Amy Adams has always liked and appreciated Taylor Swift‘s music.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Employees who feel valued and appreciated are likelier to be engaged and motivated.
—Mark Congdon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
One of the properties of the Standard Model that isn’t generally appreciated is known as flavor universality.
—Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some students, Adams said, may not have understood why Pepperdine had developed a shelter-in-place policy.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And yet Bloom’s quaint, daydreamy reactions are prompted by what, in Joyce’s time, was understood to be a new and overwhelming urban modernity, a kind of attentional bombardment.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beginning In the 1970s, AWB became an influential act in funk and soul, admired by the likes of Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Ben E King, and topping both the Hot 100 and R&B charts.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet Taylor admired how Dion presented herself with minimal glamour.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rocky Colavito, a revered power hitter who was imprudently traded in the prime of his career, died Tuesday.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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His move to Ferrari unites the sport’s most accomplished driver with its most revered team, and brands are taking notice.Brett Knight, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cozy and comforting blend of pear, rose, and vanilla.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Government oversight and enforcement is, of course, necessary to ensure that the legal standards passed by Congress are properly implemented and respected.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 25 years after the show first premiered, this show is still watched and re-watched regularly and these characters are deeply treasured by fans all around the world.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Luxury perfume oils have been treasured for hundreds of years.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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