gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
Examples of gratitude in a Sentence
Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
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—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Putin's spokesman also said that any peace deal must be concluded with Ukraine not the U.S. but expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for its role in talks.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Carson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Warren, praising her dedication and her gift for channeling raw emotion through music.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
On a sunny morning in early March, hundreds of residents gather here to express solemn gratitude at a military funeral for a soldier and former protest leader during Ukraine’s 2014 revolution of dignity.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
: the state of being grateful
Etymology
Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace
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