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
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
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
I was stunted like; but I think I look better not to be so fat,” she said with quaint self-appreciation.
From In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas
With our host, a glib and rapid talker in a swaggering tone, one could not but be much amused, as he exhibited a degree of self-appreciation that was decidedly refreshing.
From Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers by Reuben Gold Thwaites
