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appreciate

[uh-pree-shee-ayt] / əˈpri ʃiˌeɪt /






Usage

What are other ways to say appreciate? To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To prize is to value highly and cherish.

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Its important that we fans recognize and appreciate that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Although his association with “Star Trek” and Picard came to define how people perceived him, Stewart’s merry attitude about his claim to fame let us appreciate his range.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Banks appreciate that they get the word out to their audiences about new cards and expanded offerings, especially as they increase the annual fees on their premium cards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

I’d appreciate any guidance or suggestions from those who have navigated this before.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

Thanks to their governess, the children know how to appreciate a good story and were excellent listeners.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

While he appreciates the geographic diversity of the region, Valderrama says his love for the city is actually tied to “the gift of being an immigrant.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The 501st Combat Support Wing appreciates the swift response and continued support of our local law enforcement partners," it said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

“My guess is where that leads is just a lower gradient of returns from here, i.e., as earnings growth slows, the extent to which the market appreciates slows, but on net still positive,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

She appreciates that some people might be sceptical about the difference breathing techniques actually make to stressful situations but urges people to try them.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

He apologizes to Theo, tells him he appreciates his help and friendship, and keeps on working.

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

"There's always something lacking. I recommend drawing by hand and being old-fashioned, and hopefully that will be more appreciated when AI takes over."

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Donating appreciated stock is one of the smartest moves a charitably minded investor can make,” David Kassir, a managing director at Manna Wealth Management, told MarketWatch over email.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

He said even Knight appreciated and supported his option to keep playing baseball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

“We deeply appreciated their contributions to AI safety and their willingness to speak up and challenge ideas,” the leader wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

I appreciated her for being nice about the whole basketball idea, but the diagram looked pretty ridiculous, to be honest.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

A preservationist, he said, ought to be able to claim a similar legal interest “in physically viewing, appreciating, and studying a historic building as it is.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

She said the scale, height, and mass of the new ballroom would impair her aesthetic, cultural, and historical interests in viewing and appreciating the White House.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

“If they want to get ahead, invest in an appreciating asset, and the best one is themselves — their career, training, skill set, connections and ability to be flexible.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Here are Neill’s highlights, all worth rewatching for the sake of better appreciating a sophisticated presence often on the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

They immediately respond to music either appreciating or criticizing what they hear.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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