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Career experts say sending a thank-you note after an interview is always a good idea.—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 27 May 2026 Inside, find prized artifacts like an official portrait of Napoleon and a handwritten thank-you note from Queen Elizabeth II.—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 On her wedding day, the bride presented me with a lovely and thoughtful gift in the $50-$75 range as a thank-you for my role in her wedding.—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 And while a warm thank-you at the door is always appreciated, going one step further can make all the difference.—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank-you
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Etymology
from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude