gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
Examples of gratitude in a Sentence
Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
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The acclamation continued to build, and the Spanish auteur was overcome with gratitude — for a few moments.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Tack later presented Notz and Weber with resolutions expressing gratitude for their service.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
We were filled with gratitude, relief and joy, all at one.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Tack later presented Notz and Weber with resolutions expressing gratitude for their service.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
We were filled with gratitude, relief and joy, all at one.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
: the state of being grateful
Etymology
Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace
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