How to Use appreciative in a Sentence

appreciative

adjective
Definition of appreciativenext
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  • Jones was still surprised and overwhelmed with the award but was more than appreciative.
    — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, 16 Aug. 2019
  • But the third-year pass rusher was appreciative to be on the field once again for a meaningful game.
    — Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Graham played a bit before his time, but Stevens was appreciative of the team’s history.
    — cleveland.com, 7 Sep. 2019
  • Patients and families were grateful and appreciative for every little thing that was done for them.
    — cleveland.com, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The family is deeply appreciative of the many years of care given by the members of the support team and would like to say a special thank you to them.
    — courant.com, 11 July 2019
  • Angela Johnson said the villagers were deeply appreciative of the supplies.
    — NBC News, 15 Sep. 2019
  • Having somebody that’s just so nice, appreciative and has such good energy is infectious.
    — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2019
  • His first major league hit, his World Series home run and a host of other highlights flashed across the screen as appreciative fans gave him an ovation.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2019
  • My family is overwhelmingly appreciative of everyone who does.
    — John Benson, cleveland.com, 5 Aug. 2019
  • Even though emotions can be high, at the end of the day the girls are appreciative.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Mostly though, Gavin seems appreciative that the show made it onto the air in the first place.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 28 May 2021
  • That makes more room for those of us that are appreciative of being able to go, with a mask.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Full-squad cheer teams on both sides and a booster club pushed the appreciative crowd to about 400.
    — Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Joan was so appreciative of the calls from family and friends over the past few months.
    — courant.com, 3 Nov. 2019
  • The kid was very appreciative of the ball and very respectful.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The mothers are very appreciative of the huge new blessing in their lives.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 July 2023
  • Doja Cat, who seemed to be the most appreciative winner of the night, was named Best New Artist.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 30 Aug. 2020
  • That had guard Goran Dragic appreciative of the two-day break.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 6 May 2021
  • The cougars are probably appreciative of space to roam as the rest of us hunker down.
    — Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2020
  • This week, fans of the maize and blue seemed genuinely appreciative of their head coach.
    — Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Long trip back home, but man, so appreciative of the effort.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The actress also feels appreciative for the fans who have stuck along for the journey.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 6 May 2022
  • The legion gets more customers, and Matthews has room to grow and a new and appreciative customer base.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024
  • And the sisters are appreciative of their grandson-in-law’s know-how.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Ishbia is appreciative of those who helped him reach this point in his 43-year-old life.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 8 Feb. 2023
  • There are 13 Minnesotans on the roster, each of them appreciative of what lies ahead.
    — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Vrabel is appreciative of the off-the-field work that Henry puts in to be able to carry the load for the Titans’ offense.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2021
  • One of the most glorious things about both films is how deeply appreciative the dancers are of each other.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2021
  • Teammates had to encourage Rice to tip his cap to an appreciative crowd.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2024
  • The 2021 second-round draft pick made his presence felt with a solo home run off Muñoz in the fourth — his second of the season — and a slick defensive stop in the seventh that earned an appreciative glove point from Burnes.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2024

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