as in appreciation
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gratitude
As the story goes, the goaltender approached Schmidt and extended a hand in gratitude.
—
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
These are the grifting savages who’ve shown their gratitude to hard-working Americans who rescued them from their primitive native lands by robbing us blind while calling us racists and demanding even more handouts.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Furtado ended her post by sharing her gratitude with the fans and those who’ve attended her shows and supported her career.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
These are the grifting savages who’ve shown their gratitude to hard-working Americans who rescued them from their primitive native lands by robbing us blind while calling us racists and demanding even more handouts.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Furtado ended her post by sharing her gratitude with the fans and those who’ve attended her shows and supported her career.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratitude
appreciation
Noun
-
Lewis, a tight end at Wisconsin from 2004-07, traces his appreciation for rivalries to his Big Ten roots.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Despite a modest catalog in size — only three albums in 30 years — D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, established himself as a pillar of the 1990s neo-soul music scene through large appreciation for the quality of his work.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratitude. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share