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
This is a new normal for many actors who grew up watching talent age out of the industry and Clooney is appreciative of the shift.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2025
Egoyan, who wrote the appreciative liner notes for Kouyoumdjian’s Kronos recording, is a talented opera director.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Nevertheless, the southpaw came away from his first start pleased with himself and appreciative of the atmosphere.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
It was released for a second time in the States in 1956, to a broader—and more appreciative—audience.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2025
Egoyan, who wrote the appreciative liner notes for Kouyoumdjian’s Kronos recording, is a talented opera director.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Nevertheless, the southpaw came away from his first start pleased with himself and appreciative of the atmosphere.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
It was released for a second time in the States in 1956, to a broader—and more appreciative—audience.
—John Semley, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Mar. 2025
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How do your efforts contribute to a positive work environment? Be intentional about offering support—this could mean mentoring a newer coworker or simply being available to help brainstorm solutions during meetings.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Just thankful for the opportunity more than anything to be behind the wheel in the Cup Series.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, team officials were thankful Coulibaly had not sustained an injury to his head, neck or back.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since February, the share of Democrats who have a very or somewhat favorable view of the Senate minority leader has plummeted from 57% to 39%, according to a March 19 YouGov/Economist poll.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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But my husband is just grateful Bob hasn’t forgotten us.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump halted aid for two weeks after a disastrous Oval Office press conference on Feb. 28, during which he and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for purportedly being insufficiently grateful for past U.S. aid to Ukraine.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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