GRATITUDE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

gratitude

noun

ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd

Definition of gratitude

as in appreciation

acknowledgment of having received something good from another accept these flowers as a token of my gratitude

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Recent Examples of gratitude During Metallica's show at the Las Vegas Sphere on Saturday night, the 63-year-old musician took a moment to express his gratitude to fans who traveled to see the heavy metal band and blasted entertainers who turn concerts into political platforms. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 More than 160 comments were left on the post, describing the mission and expressing condolences for Seibert and gratitude for the effort to find him. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 When looking back on the entire experience, they both are filled with gratitude for their love and families. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 At the press conference afterward, in the underbelly of the new stadium, coach David Braun spoke, awe-struck, of gratitude for the Ryan family, the student section and countless others. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gratitude

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Noun

For all her appreciation of history, Chiuri is determined to look forward.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The minister presented al-Shahat and his wife with certificates of appreciation, and awarded them a trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in recognition of his honesty and responsible conduct for not keeping the discovery to himself.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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