as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude
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The laughter, support, and patience of my kids, my family, and my closest friends is one gift with which words cannot properly express my gratitude.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Tatum expressed his gratitude of finally being able to play the mutant in the big screen.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Happy children tend to express gratitude for even the smallest things—a meal, a ride to a friend’s house, or a new pair of shoes.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Getty Images Just as glowing as Anderson herself is the actor's gratitude for this moment in her career.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Tatum expressed his gratitude of finally being able to play the mutant in the big screen.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Happy children tend to express gratitude for even the smallest things—a meal, a ride to a friend’s house, or a new pair of shoes.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Getty Images Just as glowing as Anderson herself is the actor's gratitude for this moment in her career.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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