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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According to Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, positivity in the workplace, grounded in gratitude and appreciation, can lead to three times more creativity, 23% fewer fatigue symptoms, and 37% greater sales.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The musician also shared his gratitude for Jeremy Strong, who portrays his attentive manager Jon Landau, as well as his onscreen parents.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As parents know, this can translate to a boundless appreciation of toys.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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