THANKFULNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

thankfulness

noun

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 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, 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

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Later, the market not only sent thank-you sandwich trays to the APD but also took part in a community day of gratitude for all first responders of that tragic event.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Luna has since offered them a trip back to Hawaii anytime as a symbol of his gratitude.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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In June, Nehemiah became the humane society's first volunteer to reach the 100-hour milestone, and the Jacksonville Humane Society presented him with a certificate to show its appreciation for his efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
An official connected to a token might benefit from trading fees, licensing agreements, token appreciation, governance rights, or additional demand created by political exposure.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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