Example Sentences

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He knew what he was saying when he wrote appreciatively to Edward Jenner, the English physician who discovered vaccination, that “medicine has never before produced any single improvement of such utility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Now she waxes appreciatively about the beauty in John Adams’ writing.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2024

One might even say we know it after we see it, when we become aware of having laughed, chuckled, nodded appreciatively.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

They laugh appreciatively at his ingenuity with the waffle iron.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The crowd below was applauding appreciatively; Harry could see thousands and thousands of Omniocular lenses flashing and winking in their direction.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling