thanksgiving
noun
thanks·giv·ing
thaŋ(k)s-ˈgi-viŋ 
also
ˈthaŋ(k)s-ˌgi-
1
a
capitalized
: thanksgiving day
b
: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
2
: the act of giving thanks
3
: a prayer expressing gratitude
Examples of thanksgiving in a Sentence
They sang a hymn of thanksgiving.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth colony, declared a day of public thanksgiving in October of the following year.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Some years, of course, are more susceptible to genuine feelings of thanksgiving than others.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The act of thanksgiving is a pillar of all religions.
—Diane Owens Prettyman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth colony, declared a day of public thanksgiving in October of the following year.
—Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Some years, of course, are more susceptible to genuine feelings of thanksgiving than others.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The act of thanksgiving is a pillar of all religions.
—Diane Owens Prettyman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for thanksgiving
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