gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
Definition of gratitudenext
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 Also, focus on your own gratitude for the relationship and the gesture. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 After playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Berti officially announced his retirement on social media, expressing gratitude for his career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Yet Willis was expressing gratitude for the day of struggles. — Omar Kelly august 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 So no better time, in this staffer’s opinion, to revive our weekly gratitude round-up! — Sharmistha Jha, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
  1. appreciation
  2. thankfulness
Noun
  • Fragrances play a vital role in both everyday life and special occasions, reflecting the region’s appreciation for sensory beauty and its long-standing influence on the global fragrance industry.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For the Ramona Branch, those opportunities are an important part of helping young people develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and healthy lifestyles, officials said.
    — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • For many Indigenous North American peoples, the Strawberry Moon is culturally significant as a time of love, abundance, and thankfulness for the harvest.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of thankfulness

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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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