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appreciation

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




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But his cinematic admiration perhaps stems less from aesthetic appreciation than firsthand knowledge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Winmill said capital appreciation is the sole purpose of the fund, which has outperformed the S&P 500 on three-, five- and 10-year annualized bases.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s on appreciation, namely for the recipes and rituals I took for granted, or rolled my eyes at, growing up.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

In their joint statement, West Hollywood and the WeHo Pride team expressed their appreciation for “the respectful and sincere dialogue” around both the event and the “role and significance” of Pride honorees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She had made them in appreciation and wonderment.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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