as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
expressed her thankfulness for helping her move by taking us all out for dinner
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Recent Examples of thankfulness
Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.
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Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Advertisement Living from a posture of thankfulness improves sleep, stabilizes emotions, sharpens memory, and can even add years to your life.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveys offer some insights, and experts have tips for thankfulness year round.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Advertisement Living from a posture of thankfulness improves sleep, stabilizes emotions, sharpens memory, and can even add years to your life.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
Surveys offer some insights, and experts have tips for thankfulness year round.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfulness
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During her speech on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Langley, 27, tearfully shared her gratitude for her family, faith, and fellow nominees.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This strategy allows investors to collect premium income while retaining a window for capital appreciation, a necessary feature when a stock exhibits the fundamental and technical strength currently seen in XOM.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Thankfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfulness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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