appreciably

adverb

Definition of appreciablynext
1
as in largely

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2
as in markedly

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Recent Examples of appreciably Year two was appreciably better at 5-7, but still nothing to write home about. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 In multiple ways, that tech has made our lives appreciably better, easier, and, at times, more rewarding. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 For 2025, the Taos was appreciably updated — more horsepower and improved interior and exterior styling. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 By comparison, The Mandalorian felt sleek and charming, with appreciably human stakes. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 In dealing Pascal Siakam in January 2024 and acquiring Brandon Ingram 13 months later, Toronto didn’t appreciably increase its talent. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 The single-lens 4K footage is appreciably smaller, about 500MB per minute, while 120MP JPG stills average around 65MB, and Raw DNG pairs are about 120MB in total. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The Patriots, meanwhile, stop short of guaranteeing Pierce more cash than appreciably more productive players like Smith and Jaylen Waddle. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026 But because the agency handled it professionally, the payroll shrank appreciably, and few of us landed on the street. — Kate Callen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciably
  1. largely
  2. markedly
  3. mostly
  4. noticeably
  5. mainly
  6. visibly
  7. chiefly
  8. palpably
Adverb
  • Fan largely disappeared from Chinese screens after a 2018 tax evasion case.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The outstanding artwork of the exhibition, Goldin’s slideshow, largely devoted to candid portraits of friends, many shot in her Bowery loft, remains stunningly raw.
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of largely
Adverb
  • The results also differed markedly depending on the wealth of the country surveyed.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Since the return-to-office mandate began July 1 for many state departments, capital region transportation agencies have noted markedly higher ridership on their commuter routes.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of markedly
Adverb
  • There are currently 27 judicial vacancies at the district level and 10 nominees to fill those, mostly in Republican states.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • At Malate Church, parishioners marked the feast Sunday by bringing their beloved pets for a special blessing — mostly dogs but also cats and even a pet snail.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of mostly
Adverb
  • Rather’s style and demeanor were noticeably different from Cronkite’s reassuring cadence.
    — Walter Podrazik, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Blackened white gold around the stones gave the settings a noticeably darker finish than conventional white-metal diamond jewelry, while the hoops themselves were yellow gold.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeably
Adverb
  • The actor and director mainly need to provide continuity and variety.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This phase is notable mainly for the emergence of early algae, fungi, and invertebrate animals toward its end.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of mainly
Adverb
  • Burberry subsequently began using the check more visibly on such products as umbrellas, cashmere scarves, and other accessories and clothing.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed for once-a-day use on dry, bare nails, it’s been shown to create visibly healthier nails and cuticles.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of visibly
Adverb
  • The costs have been driven up chiefly by efforts to modernize pricing.
    — MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The state has been using those surpluses chiefly to build reserves and reduce the state’s hefty pension debt, which still exceeds $30 billion.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of chiefly
Adverb
  • Audiences — younger ones especially — are palpably hungry for the authentic storytelling that independent and overseas markets so reliably produce, even in a landscape increasingly crowded with algorithmic feeds and AI slop.
    — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The nonverbal interplay between selves that is so important in human therapy was palpably absent.
    — Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of palpably

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“Appreciably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciably. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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