appreciativeness

noun

as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another a note expressing their appreciativeness of all that we had done for them

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  1. gratitude
  2. appreciation
Noun
  • Expressed meaningfully, gratitude can have positive effects on our mental and physical health.
    — Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • More than 160 comments were left on the post, describing the mission and expressing condolences for Seibert and gratitude for the effort to find him.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gratitude
Noun
  • Both father and son expressed an appreciation for Korean cinema.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up down south forever shapes your language, work ethic, appreciation for how hard life can be and so much more.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciation
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“Appreciativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciativeness. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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