- present participle of appreciate.
appreciating
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
Last month, UBS analyst Jay Sole argued that investors weren’t fully appreciating the positive impact AI will have on retailers, as he sees it increasing sales without a commensurate rise in costs.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
The yen strengthened after the outcome, briefly appreciating to near 158.90 against the dollar from around 159.50 before the decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Tax experts shake their heads, worrying people are not appreciating the risks of not paying the tax man.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
But if you truly want to build wealth, you need to be trading up for appreciating assets.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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