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
Though everyone is appreciative of their stunning surroundings, their levels of enthusiasm for the activity vary.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The kids were really touched to see how appreciative the business owners were.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Afterward, members of the band joined Perry onstage, looking appreciative, if also perplexed.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The kids were really touched to see how appreciative the business owners were.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Afterward, members of the band joined Perry onstage, looking appreciative, if also perplexed.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciative
Adjective
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Experiences, both positive and negative, have to be endured.—
Shotgun Spratling,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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If that kind of freaks you out, keep this in mind: The right diet can have a positive impact on aging—and that includes the aging brain.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Bubic relied on his fastball more to get in favorable counts before mixing the rest of his pitching arsenal.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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That means chances are favorable for geomagnetic storms that lead to widespread sightings of the northern lights in the near future.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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“Appreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciative. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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