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
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His catalog is built upon heavy, sad songwriting, and this record centers around gratitude.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Tears of joy, love and gratitude for getting such an incredible life partner.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As parents know, this can translate to a boundless appreciation of toys.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Thankfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfulness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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