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
The family owners were mum Wednesday and Thursday, declining to answer questions and issuing only a brief news release expressing sadness over the tragedy and gratitude for emergency responders.
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David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
In the comments, Bidot shared her gratitude for the chance to be featured.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Valentine’s cards being collected for health care workers For the fourth consecutive year, state Reps. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, and Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, are collecting Valentine’s Day cards and notes of gratitude to share with local health care workers.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Lil’ Kim’s prayers for Los Angeles rain have seemingly been answered, and fans are showing their gratitude.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
In the comments, Bidot shared her gratitude for the chance to be featured.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Valentine’s cards being collected for health care workers For the fourth consecutive year, state Reps. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, and Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, are collecting Valentine’s Day cards and notes of gratitude to share with local health care workers.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Lil’ Kim’s prayers for Los Angeles rain have seemingly been answered, and fans are showing their gratitude.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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