as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
expressed her thankfulness for helping her move by taking us all out for dinner
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Recent Examples of thankfulness
Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson supports the idea that children should be held to the same standard of thankfulness that adults are.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Living from a posture of thankfulness improves sleep, stabilizes emotions, sharpens memory, and can even add years to your life.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveys offer some insights, and experts have tips for thankfulness year round.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson supports the idea that children should be held to the same standard of thankfulness that adults are.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Living from a posture of thankfulness improves sleep, stabilizes emotions, sharpens memory, and can even add years to your life.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveys offer some insights, and experts have tips for thankfulness year round.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfulness
Noun
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Their gratitude should feel amazing!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Others echoed that sentiment, framing gratitude as recognition rather than praise.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, the cheers before his first at-bat in the top of the first inning were long enough that both plate umpire Chris Segal and Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez stepped away from the plate to allow a sellout crowd of 36,233 to show its appreciation.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later, when Shell expressed appreciation, Cipriani pitched Star Serenade, initially over the phone — presuming the executive would, at the least, boost its chance for an inside track at a green light.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Thankfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfulness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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