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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
But Simon thanks everyone who assisted that day.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 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
Zoë thanks him with a firm handshake, but Sarah is still giving him an attitude.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
But Simon thanks everyone who assisted that day.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
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Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Praise, too In his report, Barofsky also commends the union for making some strides in compliance and reform during his monitorship.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Bunn acknowledges that the analogy is not completely accurate scientifically.—
Cat Rainsford,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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Because the Western Shore reads about, sees with their eyes, acknowledges, yet still fails to comprehend the real-life issues that continue to exist on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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New to Xcel is Celebrity’s first-ever Hydra Room, a warm, bubbling pool with massaging jets and heated lounge chairs, that compliments the Thermal Suite’s other therapeutic experiences, including steam and an ocean view sauna.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Tina sings lines about Cécred's Restoring Hair & Edge Drops and Nourishing Hair Oil, before hairstylist David Lopez compliments her vocals.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 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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Sarah Jessica Parker praises 'inspiration' Carol Burnett Legendary comedienne Burnett was in the audience, and Parker, 60, thanked her for both her artistic contributions as well as her life-changing impact on the star's family.—
Ema Sasic,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The party, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, praises folks from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mescal cites the moment as the first real fracture in Will and Agnes' relationship.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Specifically, the platform cites the momentum of independent streetwear brands including GV Gallery, Paly Hollywood, Vale, and HMDD.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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