as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing her sincere gratefulness for our help
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Recent Examples of gratefulness
Let the girls on the show have their anger … or their gratefulness … and hopefully, their forgiveness of themselves and these people.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
We are all moved by her kindness and gratefulness in the midst of pain.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Courtesy Moysk family Both families shared messages of grief for the Annunciation community and gratefulness for first responders and staff.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratefulness
Noun
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The acclamation continued to build, and the Spanish auteur was overcome with gratitude — for a few moments.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Tack later presented Notz and Weber with resolutions expressing gratitude for their service.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The appreciation began at shootaround with the team displaying a tribute photo on the jumbotron inside the arena.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Her passion for design and meticulous attention to detail inspired my deep appreciation for creativity and craftsmanship.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gratefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratefulness. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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