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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Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
The Pompano Beach native’s latest charitable act has been met with both gratitude and admiration, especially from his longtime attorney, Bradford Cohen, who took to Instagram on Wednesday (April 16) to commend Kodak’s consistent generosity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Josh Hall is expressing gratitude for his new relationship amid his ongoing divorce from ex Christina Haack.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Ralph emotionally took the mic and shared her gratitude for the moment.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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