appreciatively
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
“Major props to those who chose to entertain,” said another local who wrote appreciatively about the unusual afternoon on Reddit.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
She stared at him in blank resentment for a moment and then tossed her head back and roared appreciatively with hearty laughter.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
