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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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
At the county’s one-stop center, applicants coming and going expressed both frustration with the process and gratitude for having a single location to take all their questions.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
And for the past 25 years Starrett has served as president of the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, which showed its gratitude with an extended standing ovation from the audience of about 250 people at the nonprofit’s 2026 Induction Celebration last week.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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