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appreciation

[uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn] / əˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃən /




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His appreciation for comedy was considerable, which isn’t a surprise in light of Ozu’s own self-deprecating reflections on life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

And my values, our values, democratic values, should dictate that our love for you and appreciation for your rights should be the same.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Romance, in particular, has seen "a huge rise in unabashed public appreciation, sales and respect thanks to the power of BookTok and its creators".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Beijing said on Wednesday it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that blocked the permits for Lai's trip planned for this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He takes a bite out of one of the treats and closes his eyes in appreciation.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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