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
Instead of gratitude for the poster's intervention, both Chris and Emily were disappointed in her reaction.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Such gratitude brings balance and resilience to the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez is just trying to express gratitude.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude, connecting with others in your social circle and community, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and finding healthy outlets for managing stress can help improve your emotional wellness.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Such gratitude brings balance and resilience to the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez is just trying to express gratitude.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude, connecting with others in your social circle and community, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and finding healthy outlets for managing stress can help improve your emotional wellness.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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