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
Following the game Bregman expressed gratitude for being able to reach the 200 homer milestone, but at the end of the day the most important thing was helping get the team back on track after a difficult week.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
Reports have told us that expressing gratitude increases feelings of closeness and connection between partners, leading to higher relationship satisfaction.
—David Ford, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Taking to Twitter, Carter shared a heartfelt statement reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
There’s a lot of gratitude and pain in that exchange.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 5 May 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
Reports have told us that expressing gratitude increases feelings of closeness and connection between partners, leading to higher relationship satisfaction.
—David Ford, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Taking to Twitter, Carter shared a heartfelt statement reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
There’s a lot of gratitude and pain in that exchange.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
appreciation
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Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These strategic investments can lead to higher rental rates and property appreciation, directly benefiting the investor's bottom line. • Risk Management: Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks associated with the property and market fluctuations is a critical function.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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