gratitude
noun
grat·i·tude
ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the state of being grateful : thankfulness
expressed gratitude for their support
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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After the meeting, Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the dozens of world leaders who came out in support of him.
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
On the other, America’s right flank feeling scorned because its aid – given to defeat a decades-long adversary at no cost of American life – had not been received with enough gratitude.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
In fact, before tempers flared, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the invitation and previously expressed gratitude multiple times for U.S. support throughout the war.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
In a separate prisoner release overnight, some fell to their knees in gratitude after disembarking in Khan Younis.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
On the other, America’s right flank feeling scorned because its aid – given to defeat a decades-long adversary at no cost of American life – had not been received with enough gratitude.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
In fact, before tempers flared, Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the invitation and previously expressed gratitude multiple times for U.S. support throughout the war.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
In a separate prisoner release overnight, some fell to their knees in gratitude after disembarking in Khan Younis.
—Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratitude
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“Gratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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