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
And Jones is, for the record, deeply appreciative of those fans.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Castillo reflected on how Iheanachor was so appreciative to have someone invest their time and money that the young lineman ran those cleats into the ground over his two seasons in the green and white.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Spencer was equally appreciative of the stunt performers who helped bring Debbie’s action moments to life.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Castillo reflected on how Iheanachor was so appreciative to have someone invest their time and money that the young lineman ran those cleats into the ground over his two seasons in the green and white.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Spencer was equally appreciative of the stunt performers who helped bring Debbie’s action moments to life.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.
—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for appreciative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
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That combination of clear skies, dry air and terrain can produce dramatic overnight lows in the 20s and 30s — and in especially favorable setups, even colder readings in localized spots like the one near Kirk, Oregon.
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Similarly, Sullivan and Hafley appear to have favorable view about Rodriguez’s ability to wear the green dot.
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The Polish superstar is also grateful for the help of another skiing icon, Shiffrin.
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Brian also says his family remains deeply grateful to the transplant team at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, whose care helped make Benjamin's recovery possible.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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