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
Getting to run out to the mound he’s called home for two decades, appreciative of the opportunity to do something again that’s long been a given for him.
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Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
All sections of a sell-out crowd north of 32,000, in truth, were appreciative of that small mercy.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
All sections of a sell-out crowd north of 32,000, in truth, were appreciative of that small mercy.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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Yet things aren’t so positive for Fields, as Zack Rosenblatt explains.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Some areas of the lake have tested positive for E. coli after heavy rains.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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And today, even more grateful to have taken this one with my daughter.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The fans The Athletic spoke to were sad that Amorim left, perhaps bitter for a few days, but also grateful.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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