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
The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
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Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again expressed gratitude to Trump, after he was accused of not being appreciative enough during their disastrous Oval Office meeting.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
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Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Callie Strock, a representative for Kim, said the congresswoman was appreciative of the work of advocates on healthcare issues.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again expressed gratitude to Trump, after he was accused of not being appreciative enough during their disastrous Oval Office meeting.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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These allergic symptoms—combined with a history of tick bites and a positive blood test for IgE—lead to a diagnosis.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Future you—the one who’s trying to get dinner on the table for your party of nine—will be thankful.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rubio told the minister to be thankful that the Russians are not standing on the Polish border right now.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Negotiate favorable purchase prices, set competitive rental rates and minimize vacancy periods through effective property management.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The assumption is the Wolves won’t be able to do that in each of their final five games, even with one of the league’s most favorable remaining schedules.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Zane finishes them off and, while grateful for the girl's surprise assist, orders her to hide upstairs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Feeling grateful?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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