Recent Examples on the WebMost of those donations were reported hundreds of days late, including over $5,700 that For All of Us paid to cater a thank-you event to Gloria.—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024 What's your go-to thank-you gift? Blackwing Pencils.—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024 Recognizing their efforts through appreciation events, personal thank-you notes or public acknowledgments can significantly boost their morale and sense of belonging.—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Fill it with some key pieces for seasonal entertaining to make the perfect thank-you gift.—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 Rather surprisingly, in our digitalized world, handmade thank-you notes are becoming popular again according to the couple.—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 For some, thank-you speeches should be in the fine-tuning stages.—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024 Most gift givers still prefer a handwritten note: 56 percent who took The Star’s recent online poll on thank-you notes indicated so.—Melissa Schupmann, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024 Write a thank-you note: After thanking your host at the end of the night, send something tangible as well.—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude
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