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
Regardless, Wade appeared to be genuinely appreciative of the gesture from his team.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Springsteen, now 74, is feeling nostalgic, contemplative, appreciative and a little bit melancholy.
—Karen Bliss, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
And, to top it all off, Mark Bradford stopped by to offer words of praise for his friend, Adriano, and words of encouragement to a deeply appreciative audience of more than 100 artists.
—Pamela J. Joyner, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Trump supporters, of course, were mostly appreciative.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Springsteen, now 74, is feeling nostalgic, contemplative, appreciative and a little bit melancholy.
—Karen Bliss, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
And, to top it all off, Mark Bradford stopped by to offer words of praise for his friend, Adriano, and words of encouragement to a deeply appreciative audience of more than 100 artists.
—Pamela J. Joyner, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Trump supporters, of course, were mostly appreciative.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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During Wednesday’s season-opening victory, Dawson Garcia provided many reasons for Gophers men’s basketball fans to be grateful the 6-foot-11 forward wears maroon and gold.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Three feet past the finish line, the runner bent at the waist, hands on her knees, exhausted but grateful to be finished.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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