- present participle of appreciate.
Example Sentences
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Backstage, the King toured the company's costume department, describing the pieces as "brilliant" and was seen sharing a laugh while appreciating a replica crown.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The market is under appreciating solid fundamentals for the industry, Sole writes, after years of underperformance versus the S&P 500.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
From the War on Poverty to ‘quiet quitting,’ we’ve stopped appreciating the value of honest labor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
When homes no longer feel like appreciating assets, consumers stop behaving like they are.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
I followed her silently, appreciating the new perspective.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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