as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing her sincere gratefulness for our help
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Recent Examples of gratefulness
We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratefulness
Noun
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Returning to the studio, Moss beamed with gratitude.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sending condolences and gratitude to his family.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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