appreciation

noun

ə-ˌprē-shē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce appreciation (audio)
Definition of appreciationnext
1
as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports

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2
as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another if you can do that, you'll have our heartfelt appreciation

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3
as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art

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Recent Examples of appreciation At the same time, there’s also a greater appreciation for craftsmanship, technique, and expertise. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Once in Montreal, there are plenty of options to continue the leaf-appreciation tour. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The stock’s valuation offers asymmetric upside, with a potential appreciation of more than 30% requiring only a modest re-rating to return to a level that is still well below historical multiples. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Today, many brands are reshaping public appreciation for those unheard voices by sharing the traditional runway finale with them. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appreciation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciation
  1. admiration
  2. gratitude
  3. understanding
  4. respect
  5. perception
  6. regard
Noun
  • Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • My gratitude to the Met, Max, Andrew and Anna remains profound and enduring.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • My gratitude to The Met, Max, Andrew and Anna remains profound and enduring.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratitude
Noun
  • One wanted to build a machine to encourage a collective understanding of reality; the other a machine to dissolve trust.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The point, Forman suggested, was not to change anyone’s mind but to encourage better understanding and clearer thinking.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • The latter quickly earned respect in the NFL, scoring three touchdowns in six games as a rookie with the Miami Dolphins, before eventually latching on with the Colts in 2024.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With all due respect to Han Solo, anyone who’s listened to Ford speak about his two most iconic roles knows Indy holds a particularly special place in his heart.
    — Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Dasti is the first Persian woman to receive a Burning Man honorarium, which adds more meaning to a piece focused on time, perception, and cultural memory.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Uptown Charlotte’s public safety, and perception versus reality, stood at the forefront of Charlotte Center City Partners board meeting Thursday morning.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of perception
Noun
  • None of those AF1s had Swooshes either, so in that regard this ostrich twist keeps it consistent.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In that regard, this novel is a continuation more than anything.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Appreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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