appreciation
noun
gratitude; thankful recognition.
self-appreciation
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a word derived from
appreciation.
Example Sentences
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Nor was the novel's terrain an unacknowledged world: a candid exploration of sometimes toxic relationships between black men and black women, the struggle of black women for self-appreciation and personal power.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 16, 2013
As for black studies, Jackson finds them of value in developing self-appreciation, but suggests that it is more important to "spend our energy on the black future."
From Time Magazine Archive
After slipping their burden past one more peril, Gabin roars with immense self-appreciation: "This pig's making a genius out of me!"
From Time Magazine Archive
In those days the Times could uproot a Ministry, but its editor in his proudest hour would have been a dwarf if he had measured himself by Paul's self-appreciation.
From Despair's Last Journey by Murray, David Christie
He thought them very wonderful, and he thought her almost a sibyl as she brought them forth; but no glow of self-appreciation followed, this frugal man was not easily made to glow.
From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
