THANKS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

thanks 1 of 2

plural noun

ˈthaŋ(k)s

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of thank

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

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 See all Example Sentences for thanks

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The crowd applauds uproariously when Kevin’s elderly neighbor shows up at the end to hit them in the head with a shovel.

Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Williams applauds the fact The Athenaeum has a dedicated ESG manager.

Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024