gratefulness

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. 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
  • Allin expressed gratitude for the opportunities he has been given.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The moment the crisis passes, the gratitude fades.
    Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes love can be about showing affection, spending quality time together, and showing appreciation for your partner.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Treat all financial decisions as math decisions with no appreciation for reasonable emotion, sentimental value, and desire to feed your soul.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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