GRATEFULNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

gratefulness

noun

Definition of 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 Chapman expressed gratefulness that skateboarding is now thriving and more widely appreciated. — Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026 Many colleagues shared this level of gratefulness. — Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Let the girls on the show have their anger … or their gratefulness … and hopefully, their forgiveness of themselves and these people. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025 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

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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

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For all her appreciation of history, Chiuri is determined to look forward.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The minister presented al-Shahat and his wife with certificates of appreciation, and awarded them a trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in recognition of his honesty and responsible conduct for not keeping the discovery to himself.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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