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as in positive
expressing approval
his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews
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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
After setting the stage with some appreciative language about Trump wanting to protect American people and jobs, DISCUS CEO Chris Swonger’s statement reiterated what’s at stake.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
The most touching part of the evening was delivered late in the second period when a group of power company linemen from Vancouver were serenaded with a prolonged ovation from the appreciative home crowd.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Plenty of the tunes also contain the kind of NSFW lyrics that land with shocked delight to an audience appreciative of someone getting away with a really dirty joke.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk, having found an appreciative audience, kept going, finding new ways to suggest that the vice president was not worth the trouble of assassinating.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
The most touching part of the evening was delivered late in the second period when a group of power company linemen from Vancouver were serenaded with a prolonged ovation from the appreciative home crowd.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Plenty of the tunes also contain the kind of NSFW lyrics that land with shocked delight to an audience appreciative of someone getting away with a really dirty joke.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Musk, having found an appreciative audience, kept going, finding new ways to suggest that the vice president was not worth the trouble of assassinating.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coach Derek Benton has been grateful for his commitment and leadership.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Miley Cyrus is grateful to Pamela Anderson for sharing the success of her latest project with the Grammy winner.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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