as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing her sincere gratefulness for our help
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Noun
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Perhaps the old strategy will work again: a public calling out, appeals to the well-meaning in power, careful application of both pressure and gratitude.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 July 2025 -
Some praised his honesty while others questioned his gratitude.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Take your pick between centuries-old palazzos and elegant villas reimagined into modern luxury stays, each one imbued with a deep appreciation for Florentine traditions.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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