gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce gratitude (audio)
Definition of gratitudenext
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 An outpouring of gratitude and grief has followed in the wake of his death from artists and arts professionals within the Arab art community, and beyond, many of whom counted Mansour as both an inspiration and a friend. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Philipps has come out of the six-month ordeal feeling nothing but gratitude. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Now there's an outpouring of gratitude from special needs families seeing their children find rhythm, strength and independence through equine therapy. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 While his daily presence at City Hall and the Police Department will be missed, Scully said the city is choosing to look back on Alves’ career with gratitude. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
  1. appreciation
  2. thankfulness
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  • Consequently, Shin believes the won has significant room for appreciation moving forward.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly once said a return to roots kept her sane, and appreciation for music that felt like her bloodstream moved her deeply.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • For many Indigenous North American peoples, the Strawberry Moon is culturally significant as a time of love, abundance, and thankfulness for the harvest.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Something resembling thankfulness in the silence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of thankfulness

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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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