as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude
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Recent Examples of gratitude
On Thursday, Wahlberg shared his gratitude for the Blue Bloods fans in a behind-the-scenes video teasing the new show.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 July 2025
Show up with curiosity, gratitude and a genuine belief in others’ work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Coming Thursday Part 4 | The Super Bowl: Questionable calls and a colossal Panther collapse, but — ultimately — gratitude.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Be honest about challenges, but balance them with gratitude and optimism.
—Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 July 2025
Show up with curiosity, gratitude and a genuine belief in others’ work.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Coming Thursday Part 4 | The Super Bowl: Questionable calls and a colossal Panther collapse, but — ultimately — gratitude.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Be honest about challenges, but balance them with gratitude and optimism.
—Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
appreciation
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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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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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