as in admired
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1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the value of that antique should appreciate over time
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as in valued
to hold dear
I appreciate my parents more than I can express
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs
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as in respected
to think very highly or favorably of
many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes
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Recent Examples of appreciated
Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Were these wines understood and appreciated for their individual expressions, and enjoyed that way?
—Cathy Huyghe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Humans thrive when they are recognized and appreciated.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
If the film gets appreciated, all the better.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Some things just aren’t fixable; don’t waste your talents and potential where they’re not appreciated.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
If whipping something up in the kitchen is your thing, a favorite dish left at the front door is also greatly appreciated!
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Were these wines understood and appreciated for their individual expressions, and enjoyed that way?
—Cathy Huyghe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Humans thrive when they are recognized and appreciated.
—Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
If the film gets appreciated, all the better.
—Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Some things just aren’t fixable; don’t waste your talents and potential where they’re not appreciated.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciated
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Lieberman said weekend ridership increased the most, providing half-hourly weekend train services instead of hourly.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Orange Democrat’s vote percentage has gradually increased as more ballots have been counted in recent days, eroding Steel’s initial lead of approximately 11,000 votes.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rush to portray events before the full scope is understood can create long-term consequences, not just for producers but for the entire ecosystem of buyers, retailers, and importers.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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The original 33 and 303 were admired for their reliability and performance.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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And now at the helm of this latest version of Wilson’s revered work are the Washington brothers and their sister Katia, who is an executive producer; their mother and Denzel’s wife, Pauletta Washington, appears in the film with their sister Olivia Washington.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The revered research center even conducted a survey that consisted of 8,660 Black adults who were 18 years old or above.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oil prices rose as investors awaited Israel’s response to Iran’s Tuesday missile attack.Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nonfarm payrolls rose by 254,000 in September, the most in six months.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company is pursuing accelerated approval for this candidate but reported delays due to manufacturing issues with the CELLECTRA 5PSP device.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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And, after the murder of George Floyd and the resulting prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, institutions and individuals alike had accelerated the shift in their appetites.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Environmentalists have countered that federal officials are in the best position to protect land that is treasured by all Americans, not just those in a particular state or community.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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The accusation, vague if pointed, rocks her school — and the friendships Alma had long treasured.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Appreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciated. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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