as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
to express our thanks, we'd like to present you with this plaque
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as in commends
to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given
I thanked her for giving me the present. I want to thank everyone who helped today.
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Recent Examples of thanks
Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Plural noun
Over the last several decades, American wine lovers learned to heed that advice thanks in large part to Kermit Lynch, Neal Rosenthal and Terry Theise—two importers and an importer-consultant, all three wine-business legends.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
Verb
Sal's 15 minutes of fame, then, is a waking nightmare for Rogen's character — especially since Kravitz also thanks him during her climactic speech instead of Matt.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Laudermilch acknowledges the difficulty of staying present.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jorgensen acknowledges that perception.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The savory crust perfect compliments the sweet inside so the treat has the perfect balance.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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On the drive to the fields, Jenn Pedranti compliments Shannon on the fulsome abundance of her bust today.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mike Johnson praises Democrats who voted with GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the eight Democrat senators who broke with their party and voted with the GOP on legislation to end the shutdown.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, which organizes the official Western Monarch Count, cites climate change, pesticide use, and loss of overwintering habitat as reasons for monarch decline.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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