as in admired
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1
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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2
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
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Your enthusiasm and love for this crazy game and the Dodgers is greatly appreciated and very sorely missed.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler service is on hand to do everything from unpack your bags to draw an evening bath alongside a cup of chamomile tea (or, in my case, deliver an unprompted—but much appreciated—extra serving of delicious local kaya toast).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There also remain fears that AI disruption in the labor market are yet to be fully appreciated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Mazzulla said Derrick White refused to exit the game after his awkward collision with Sixers center Adem Bona in the opening seconds, which the coach appreciated.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And while the expansive views can be appreciated atop skis, of course, one of the best ways to experience the limitless terrain is simply to head out on a hike.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Testers also appreciated the inclusion of good-for-skin ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which helps support the skin barrier.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Essentially, Fitzpatrick appreciated American patriotism more than Russo.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Scholarship awards to the Summit are donated by The Frances Davis Fund in memory of Estelle Davis who really appreciated a good movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Items that can be repaired, repurposed, or simply appreciated over time ultimately contribute more to the space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Baker offered an appreciated for Pakistan’s role in easing regional tensions and efforts to facilitate dialogue.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Your enthusiasm and love for this crazy game and the Dodgers is greatly appreciated and very sorely missed.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Butler service is on hand to do everything from unpack your bags to draw an evening bath alongside a cup of chamomile tea (or, in my case, deliver an unprompted—but much appreciated—extra serving of delicious local kaya toast).
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There also remain fears that AI disruption in the labor market are yet to be fully appreciated.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Mazzulla said Derrick White refused to exit the game after his awkward collision with Sixers center Adem Bona in the opening seconds, which the coach appreciated.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And while the expansive views can be appreciated atop skis, of course, one of the best ways to experience the limitless terrain is simply to head out on a hike.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Testers also appreciated the inclusion of good-for-skin ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which helps support the skin barrier.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Essentially, Fitzpatrick appreciated American patriotism more than Russo.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Scholarship awards to the Summit are donated by The Frances Davis Fund in memory of Estelle Davis who really appreciated a good movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Items that can be repaired, repurposed, or simply appreciated over time ultimately contribute more to the space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The average team is now worth four to five billion dollars, with the Warriors valued at around twice that.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This means that the state’s standard for proving that a home should be valued at a certain amount was not met, the report found.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sarver is widely respected for her ability to bring people together and resolve conflict with empathy and intention.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The man was kind, well-respected and eager to marry his daughter off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The gorgeous coupe will only be sold in Japan and features a head-turning design inspired by two of the country’s most revered traditional crafts—glass cutting and indigo dyeing.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His numbers rose from 246 total yards in his first three seasons to 717 in his senior campaign alone.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Emerging-market equities rose to a record high, buoyed by optimism over the artificial intelligence trade and a report that Iran offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some loved the idea of adding a player of his caliber.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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