1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports
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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation
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3
as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art
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Recent Examples of appreciation
And to now be able to see, via the Blu-ray split screen, how the raw actor performance is translated to the finished product only deepens our appreciation for the careful craft that is put into these films.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The event serves as the Athenaeum’s major fundraiser, supporting its operating funds, concerts, art and music appreciation lectures, fine arts classes, exhibitions, and expanding library collections.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But insurance costs today are about one-fifth the size of a typical payment, outpacing inflation and even the rate of appreciation on the homes themselves.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Maybe an occasional token of my appreciation might help some warrior: a little donation to a leader, a volunteer hour to a nonprofit, a word of thanks to anybody making life better.
—Ann Patton, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The event serves as the Athenaeum’s major fundraiser, supporting its operating funds, concerts, art and music appreciation lectures, fine arts classes, exhibitions, and expanding library collections.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But insurance costs today are about one-fifth the size of a typical payment, outpacing inflation and even the rate of appreciation on the homes themselves.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Maybe an occasional token of my appreciation might help some warrior: a little donation to a leader, a volunteer hour to a nonprofit, a word of thanks to anybody making life better.
—Ann Patton, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
Noun
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Bobby Miller did not know Blake Snell at all, but the mutual admiration went beyond just pleasantries as Miller typed a direct message to the two-time Cy Young winner and his new teammate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dressed in a bespoke white tuxedo adorned with Schiaparelli’s iconic bronze dove brooch, a symbol of peace and artistic freedom, Dimash took to the stage like a maestro commanding both respect and admiration.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jelly Roll is expressing his gratitude for military service personnel and veterans at Prince Harry's Invictus Games.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Knitters and crocheters are often transplant recipients and their family members who want to show their gratitude.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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That judgment works for me, but of course in their lively custom NR readers should feel free to improve my understanding of the matter in the comments section.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article New Yorkers may soon have a much better understanding of how the NYPD uses technology to conduct surveillance, track cell phones and maintain its facial recognition database.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Individual organizations as well as the nonprofit world at large stand to lose ground in many respects, including their ability to innovate and adapt to the times.—
Brianna Kamienski,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The respect between the two was obvious — Edwards just wrapped up her rookie WNBA season while Stewart just secured her third WNBA championship — and extended far past their University of Connecticut connection.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Duquette, who has lived in the Bay for over 20 years, met Ghazi in 2023 and found a kindred spirit determined to rectify the negative perceptions held by outsiders.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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And authenticity perceptions have a host of downstream consequences including impacting customer satisfaction, negotiation outcomes, and employee trust in—and evaluations of—their leaders.—
Andrew Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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With an increase in more businesses (non-traditional) asking for tips, and with digital payment machines being set higher, there is a growing sense of fatigue from consumers in regards to tipping.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, Baird’s Mayfield noted that traders will likely be kept on their toes in regards to trade policy, and will have to learn to live with the uncertainty around the president’s rhetoric on trade.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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