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
Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, Tao expressed gratitude that the tragedy was not even worse.
—Julia Bonavita , Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This collaboration is our way of showing gratitude and support for the families of our heroes.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Sending condolences and gratitude to his family.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, Tao expressed gratitude that the tragedy was not even worse.
—Julia Bonavita , Stepheny Price , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This collaboration is our way of showing gratitude and support for the families of our heroes.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Sending condolences and gratitude to his family.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
appreciation
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Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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