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
Cora somehow found time to pen an expression of gratitude to the Red Sox organization and fans.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
At her introductory news conference in Atlanta, Reese expressed gratitude for her two seasons in Chicago.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Love, gratitude, and resilience now stand where their homes once did.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The best way to honor Jewish American Heritage Month is not only to look back with gratitude, but to ensure that Jewish Americans can live openly, contribute fully and feel secure doing so.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
At her introductory news conference in Atlanta, Reese expressed gratitude for her two seasons in Chicago.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Love, gratitude, and resilience now stand where their homes once did.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The best way to honor Jewish American Heritage Month is not only to look back with gratitude, but to ensure that Jewish Americans can live openly, contribute fully and feel secure doing so.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
Noun
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The appreciation began at shootaround with the team displaying a tribute photo on the jumbotron inside the arena.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Her passion for design and meticulous attention to detail inspired my deep appreciation for creativity and craftsmanship.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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