gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
Definition of gratitudenext
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 Your brain wants to complain some more, and gratitude doesn’t want to hear it. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 But, according to the German-language Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung, there may be reason to think that such a gesture of gratitude could soon be no more. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 The agency also expressed its gratitude to everyone who helped spread the word about Wireman’s disappearance. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 There will be gratitude for how James made the Cavs respectable again during his first run (2003-2010). — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
  1. appreciation
  2. thankfulness
Noun
  • Danaher's standard price chart presents a picture of modest appreciation over the past decade, underperforming the S & P 500.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Youbi said the brand’s appreciation of great spirits is the heart of its success.
    — Connie Ogle July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of appreciation
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  • For many Indigenous North American peoples, the Strawberry Moon is culturally significant as a time of love, abundance, and thankfulness for the harvest.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of thankfulness

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