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gratitude

[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
appreciation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment obligation recognition thanks
STRONG
appreciativeness grace gratefulness honor indebtedness praise requital response responsiveness thankfulness thanksgiving
WEAK
sense of obligation
Antonyms
STRONG
censure condemnation
WEAK
ingratitude thanklessness

Example Sentences

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LeMay, wrote journalist Richard Reeves in “President Kennedy: Profile of Power,” told his commander in chief he didn’t need Kennedy’s gratitude.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

"He should still be welcomed with a huge ovation and real gratitude from all of us. Of course, departures are always complicated," Sa Pinto said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” the statement continued.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Beijing expressed "gratitude" on Tuesday after three of its ships passed through the strait, including two container ships on Monday belonging to state-owned shipping giant Cosco.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Omakayas looked at her big sister in surprise, then gratitude.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich