as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
to express our thanks, we'd like to present you with this plaque
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as in commends
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 thanks
Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
This is of New York — New York City, on a peaceful, cold, windless night: Check you later, y’all, and thanks much.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Feb. 2023
Offer them to someone who has stood by you through a difficult time as a sign of thanks, or gift to your favorite coworker for always being supportive.
—Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023
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Plural noun
Over the last several decades, American wine lovers learned to heed that advice thanks in large part to Kermit Lynch, Neal Rosenthal and Terry Theise—two importers and an importer-consultant, all three wine-business legends.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
This is of New York — New York City, on a peaceful, cold, windless night: Check you later, y’all, and thanks much.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Feb. 2023
Offer them to someone who has stood by you through a difficult time as a sign of thanks, or gift to your favorite coworker for always being supportive.
—Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 8 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
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Williams applauds the fact The Athenaeum has a dedicated ESG manager.Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Wilms acknowledges that the TV audience might want something slightly different from other YouTube platforms.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Comparisons to Silicon Valley, though, need to acknowledges key differences, according to Sherman.Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Consider what compliments your sense of stability.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The sleek look of this candle truly compliments any modern living space, home gym, or zen den.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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