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
Gertie’s broken tail was a desperate and heartbreaking sign of her relief and gratitude, the news release stated.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Both organizations expressed their gratitude toward one another for the partnership while the board’s resources and ability to self-govern matured, and both remain committed to the Harambee neighborhood.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus has long credited her dad with helping her navigate teenage stardom and looking out for her, and expressed gratitude that her family didn’t put pressure on her financially.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Lastly, Rebouças demonstrates her gratitude for two key partners in Globoplay and leading Brazilian production banner Conspiração.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Both organizations expressed their gratitude toward one another for the partnership while the board’s resources and ability to self-govern matured, and both remain committed to the Harambee neighborhood.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus has long credited her dad with helping her navigate teenage stardom and looking out for her, and expressed gratitude that her family didn’t put pressure on her financially.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Lastly, Rebouças demonstrates her gratitude for two key partners in Globoplay and leading Brazilian production banner Conspiração.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
Noun
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And on Friday, the cheers before his first at-bat in the top of the first inning were long enough that both plate umpire Chris Segal and Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez stepped away from the plate to allow a sellout crowd of 36,233 to show its appreciation.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later, when Shell expressed appreciation, Cipriani pitched Star Serenade, initially over the phone — presuming the executive would, at the least, boost its chance for an inside track at a green light.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 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
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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