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appreciative

[uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ay-] / əˈpri ʃə tɪv, -ʃi ə-, -ʃiˌeɪ- /




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“We all love him. We’re so appreciative of everything you did for us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

“I feel more appreciative of life,” Walters said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Talks over a new deal at Real were at an impasse but the Spanish side have now made a new offer to Vinicius, who is understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

He received a hero’s welcome in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv after forging a tenuous Gaza ceasefire last October, visibly moved as he was drowned out by appreciative shouts of “Thank you, Witkoff!”

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

“I poop,” she said graciously, and they gave an appreciative hiss.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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