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
Kimmel then directed his gratitude toward the president.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Vance spoke out on social media, expressing his gratitude to the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for responding quickly.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Even so, Pérez closed the chapter with gratitude.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
At the dedication, Williams shared his gratitude for the honor.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
Vance spoke out on social media, expressing his gratitude to the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for responding quickly.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Even so, Pérez closed the chapter with gratitude.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
At the dedication, Williams shared his gratitude for the honor.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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