as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude
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Recent Examples of gratitude
Hamill ended his acceptance speech by recognizing his wife for her support and sharing the honor with her in gratitude.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
To deal with stress, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends making time to unwind through practicing gratitude, doing relaxing activities, mediating and journaling.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
TikTok viewers flooded the comments with gratitude and encouragement for her compassion amid chaos.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Compared to debut, what’s grown most is my gratitude and love for LUNÉ.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
To deal with stress, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends making time to unwind through practicing gratitude, doing relaxing activities, mediating and journaling.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
TikTok viewers flooded the comments with gratitude and encouragement for her compassion amid chaos.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Compared to debut, what’s grown most is my gratitude and love for LUNÉ.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
appreciation
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Hayes suggests expressing appreciation, complimenting the host, and, if appropriate, lightly noting your next engagement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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