gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
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Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
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The memo also expressed the committee's gratitude to White House political staff for briefing the group and shared their hopes of a partnership with them through the cycle.
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Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
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—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
My white neighbor, more like a loving uncle, expresses his gratitude.
—Wonder Drake, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
Blakeman expressed gratitude for President Trump's administration for addressing the issue, noting that ICE had been evicted from the county jail under his Democratic predecessor.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
My white neighbor, more like a loving uncle, expresses his gratitude.
—Wonder Drake, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 9 Feb. 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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