How to Use appreciation in a Sentence

appreciation

noun
  • I've gained an appreciation for the skills involved in the game.
  • She's shown little appreciation for the effort you've made.
  • I'm not sure you have an appreciation of the complexity of the situation.
  • You've been so generous, and I'd like to show my appreciation by cooking a meal for you.
  • And the best way to show your appreciation is with cold hard cash.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The class can even fill out the first few pages with notes of appreciation.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The good news for house hunters is that appreciation has cooled.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Saurez tipped his cap to the crowd in appreciation.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 23 June 2026
  • And my wife cried and cried tears of joy and appreciation for at least six and a half minutes.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • So say thank you and share your appreciation.
    — Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
  • Others just want to see top-notch play, out of appreciation for the game.
    — Jamey Keaten, ajc, 30 Nov. 2022
  • One is, on the whole, there will be some appreciation in value over time.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes, 15 July 2022
  • Why not stop by and show your appreciation for a job well done -- for 75 years.
    — cleveland, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Saget’s appreciation for the role that brought him fame didn’t always come easy.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2022
  • By game’s end, his teammates showed their appreciation for him through hugs and pats.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Kadri looked up, briefly, then wagged a gloved finger in appreciation.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And this appreciation hasn’t just come in the happy times.
    — ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This movie gave me a new appreciation for Weathers, who passed away last year.
    — Joe Guillen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
  • People now visit the sites to show their appreciation for the film.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, Ozoh’s injury gave her a new appreciation for sports.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Stern welcomed her back with great appreciation and a bevy of roses.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
  • Take a trip over to the boutique to get a true sense of appreciation for the motherland.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 June 2024
  • Very few words of appreciation and, of course, nothing from the other three.
    — Hope Hunt, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The effort of a homemade meal can go a long way to showing the mom in your life some appreciation.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 May 2026
  • This event is to show all the city’s appreciation for the hard work that mothers do on a daily basis.
    — Tinasha Lewis | Al.com Birmingham Promise Intern, al, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Climbing up gave him a whole new appreciation for its design.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Watching Ed bravely face the end of his life gave me a new appreciation for my own.
    — Blair R. Fischer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2022
  • Making a point to show our appreciation will likely be worth it in the future.
    — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 7 Feb. 2022
  • The food flies out of the kitchen but merits leisurely appreciation.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
  • Daniels was sure not to let these moments pass without appreciation.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025

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