as in grateful
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as in commending
to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given
I thanked her for giving me the present. I want to thank everyone who helped today.
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Recent Examples of thanking
Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wrap it up at the end with the CEO thanking all employees for their many contributions and wishing them a restful and joyous holiday.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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What kind of life had el-Masry lived—in which small encounters such as those between him and Thadeus became fraught with meaning, and grateful acknowledgment was offered through the posthumous bequeathing of goods that in a normal life would have been left to family near and far, to true friends?—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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Everyone just seems grateful for a little help ensuring the fire-prone mountain town is not the next one wiped off the map.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If anything, the 1,101 people who have been sentenced in connection with the insurrection should be thankful that the cops weren't told to fire on them.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Dine in the exquisite Turquoise Room and be thankful La Posada was saved from the wrecking ball and returned to its former glory.—
Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, human-centric cybersecurity emphasizes designing processes and products that align with user behaviors and needs, acknowledging that real security hinges on usability as much as technology.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Detaching from these bonds begins with acknowledging their significance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Maria Cisneros, who has boys ages 5 and 13 in local schools, was appreciative.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The television audience was estimated at up to 30 million in the U.S. and internationally. Singers and dancers, marching bands, horseback riders, and floats from communities, organizations and corporations passed an appreciative audience.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Join us in applauding this young hero.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the City by the Bay was not the only one with glad tidings.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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