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appreciative

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




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Defector, a cooperative founded by former Deadspin staffers, bills itself as “the last good website,” and an appreciative community of subscribers seem to agree.

From Salon Aug. 23, 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

The men's record 24-time major winner gave an appreciative wave to all sides of Centre Court as he took his leave, having been well-backed throughout a difficult afternoon.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

At the same time, Eichacker has grown more appreciative of students who turn in an “honest clumsy response.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Applause rippled through the sponsors and trainers, and Celaena flashed an appreciative grin in the assassin’s direction.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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