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
Johnson supports the idea that children should be held to the same standard of thankfulness that adults are.
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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
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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At 47, Ruffin carries gratitude for the success and encouragement that has come her way.—
Reena Advani,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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This provides the impetus for Bart to finish the song, which is all about maintaining faith and gratitude in the face of dire circumstances.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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After the skills challenge Tuesday night, the three IceHogs made sure to sign autographs and offer their appreciation to their fans.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps this appreciation stems from my early days in the seminary.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Thankfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfulness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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