GRATITUDE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd

Definition of gratitude

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 Many of America’s greatest athletes have also spoken openly about their gratitude for the country that gave them these exceptional opportunities. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 On Sunday, players Duckens Nazon, Martin Expérience and Josué Duverger arrived to show their gratitude. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude

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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.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
This could look like offering yourself appreciation, rest or understanding through meditation or journaling.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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