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appreciative

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




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Tsai felt similarly appreciative of the authorship she had over Sunny, a character who in other series might have been flattened into someone to root against.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

At a welcome ceremony for the king and Queen Camilla at the White House, Trump struck a more appreciative tone, describing the relationship between the two nations as a centuries-old “cherished bond.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Richardson acknowledges the tremendous breakthroughs in myeloma care and is highly appreciative of them.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Hodgkinson still managed to salvage silverware from her challenging 2025 by making the world podium in Tokyo six months ago and is ultimately appreciative of the perspective that setback has given her.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Vincent is deeply appreciative, more so than he’s ever been, of all Theo has been doing for him.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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