as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing her sincere gratefulness for our help
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Recent Examples of gratefulness
Chapman expressed gratefulness that skateboarding is now thriving and more widely appreciated.
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Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
Many colleagues shared this level of gratefulness.
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Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Let the girls on the show have their anger … or their gratefulness … and hopefully, their forgiveness of themselves and these people.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal.
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Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.
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Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
Many colleagues shared this level of gratefulness.
—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Let the girls on the show have their anger … or their gratefulness … and hopefully, their forgiveness of themselves and these people.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal.
—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.
—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratefulness
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But as JuJu Watkins took her place in front of a microphone for the first time since returning to practice this summer, the USC superstar barely could contain her gratitude.
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Schmidt expressed gratitude for the vote of confidence in a statement Monday afternoon.
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In 1859, Congress expressed the nation’s appreciation by creating the first reservation in Arizona; the two tribes, now known as the Gila River Indian Community, were guaranteed 372,000 acres along the Gila River.
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This could look like offering yourself appreciation, rest or understanding through meditation or journaling.
Cite this Entry
“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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