1
as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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2
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire
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Recent Examples of appreciative
Hopper was appreciative of her son's school for allowing him this time.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here’s are a few ways to be more appreciative of your partner this year:
Recognize the little things.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cervantes said he is humbled and surprised by the news, as well as appreciative of his restaurants’ teams for their support through the years.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for appreciative 
John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here’s are a few ways to be more appreciative of your partner this year:
Recognize the little things.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Cervantes said he is humbled and surprised by the news, as well as appreciative of his restaurants’ teams for their support through the years.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Foster, fascinated by machines—and perhaps most appreciative of other people when they’re seen from an L. S. Lowry-like distance—had taken to flying gliders, and then planes.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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By and large, voters seem to have positive reactions to his early moves, according to a CBS News poll released this week.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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They can be trained with positive reinforcement to do things like walk on a leash or sit on command.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere. — Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) February 14, 2025 The Dolphins will clear $2.9 million in cap space by releasing the standout running back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The two friends also were thankful for their friends and family who were on the boat.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Around nine in ten Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party have a favorable view of him, compared to 63 percent of Catholics who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions for singles who are actively dating.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The students she’s contacted so far have been surprised and grateful.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Morgan feels grateful to have made it to Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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If that’s the case, according to best appraisal practices, they should not be considered true indicators of market value for all properties of their type.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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