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 Andrew Marchand has a great appreciation of Rasmussen’s contributions to this entire industry. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Merz has floated a new Plaza Accord to force an appreciation of China’s currency. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Evans believes consumers emerged from the pandemic with a greater appreciation for experiences over possessions. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The other presidents had some semblance of comedic appreciation, whether through cynicism, irony, sarcasm, joke-telling, joke appreciation or storytelling. — John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 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
  • Bartos speaks about that trip with an admiration that borders on reverence.
    — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But admiration for the brand can easily slide into the assumption that the stock deserves almost any valuation.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
    — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • From taking photos to sharing embraces to singing together, the singer made sure to express her gratitude for those who have been supporting her.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratitude
Noun
  • Through that in-person interaction, team members can gain a better understanding of priorities, expectations and how decisions are made.
    — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The memorandum of understanding that Washington and Tehran signed on June 17 to open Hormuz expired on Monday without a final deal.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • Each of the company’s projects in Menorca shares a deep respect for the environment, the architectural heritage of each property, and local artisans.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But for the most part Cubs and Sox fans got along and treated each other with mutual respect.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of respect
Noun
  • Federal incentives attached to adoption fed the perception of coercion, even though the standards were developed outside the federal government and state adoption was voluntary.
    — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In Season 3, Jeff Daniels appeared as Jimmy’s father, and Segel said that had been a great revelation in what drives Jimmy and his perception of Paul as a kind of father figure.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of perception
Noun
  • The end of Bait is a really full-circle moment in that regard.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In this regard, Miami-Dade is actually not special, according to Ernesto Lopez, senior research specialist for the Council on Criminal Justice.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
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