as in appreciative
feeling or expressing gratitude
as the name of each contributor was announced, the audience responded with appreciatory applause
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciatory
Adjective
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Watch the video above to hear the appreciative words that left a father in tears.—
Allison Moses,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025 -
Hart and Weir sat together at a front table taking in the 16 performances feting them with Hart often smiling broadly and swaying along while Weir appeared more stoic, though appreciative.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere. — Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) February 14, 2025 The Dolphins will clear $2.9 million in cap space by releasing the standout running back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The two friends also were thankful for their friends and family who were on the boat.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The students she’s contacted so far have been surprised and grateful.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Morgan feels grateful to have made it to Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Appreciatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciatory. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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