gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
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Examples of gratitude in a Sentence
Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.
We remember with gratitude those who died defending our country.
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Katie Mannion, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Instead, McVay expressed his gratitude for both players — later expanding those comments to include veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein and tight end Tyler Higbee.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
To celebrate, the star took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the film, along with a heartfelt caption expressing her gratitude for the honor.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
On January 2, 2025, Hamlin marked the two-year anniversary of his cardiac arrest by hosting a dinner with the Buffalo Bills training staff, expressing his gratitude for their crucial role in his recovery.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
: the state of being grateful
Etymology
Middle English gratitude "gratitude," derived from Latin gratitudo (same meaning), from gratus "thankful" — related to congratulate, grace
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