as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gratitude
Blooming in fall and available in gold, rust, burgundy and bronze, mums symbolize abundance and gratitude.
—
Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His reaction was one of immense gratitude.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
And so that gratitude, those waves of gratitude still come.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The graduate expressed his gratitude for the experience.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
His reaction was one of immense gratitude.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
And so that gratitude, those waves of gratitude still come.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
The graduate expressed his gratitude for the experience.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
Noun
-
After the skills challenge Tuesday night, the three IceHogs made sure to sign autographs and offer their appreciation to their fans.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Perhaps this appreciation stems from my early days in the seminary.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Johnson supports the idea that children should be held to the same standard of thankfulness that adults are.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
-
Advertisement Living from a posture of thankfulness improves sleep, stabilizes emotions, sharpens memory, and can even add years to your life.—
Dr. Daniel Amen,
Time,
26 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
