thankfulness

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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Noun
  • In a letter to Variety staff, Sobrino-Stearns expressed gratitude to her colleagues past and present.
    William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
  • University President Ronald Daniels issued a statement expressing shock and concern over the attack, emphasizing the school’s commitment to student safety and gratitude for the swift police response.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lewis, a tight end at Wisconsin from 2004-07, traces his appreciation for rivalries to his Big Ten roots.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work.
    Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Thankfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfulness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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