thanking

ADJECTIVE

being grateful

Synonyms

STRONG

appreciating

WEAK

acknowledging appreciation giving thanks

Antonyms

WEAK

critical disparaging finding fault

Example Sentences

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Trump made a point of thanking the Nigerian government for its role in the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Brown also expressed his excitement to continue his work on the series, thanking Gardiner and HBO "for putting their faith in me to continue this remarkable journey".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

She appears warm to jurors, routinely thanking them for their public service and for paying such close attention during the proceedings.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Borenstein celebrated the development on Instagram, posting a clip of his interview with the BBC about the update and thanking a Lufthansa rep for their help and followers for spreading the word.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A couple rushed by him, thanking him for what he’d done, then bolted toward the ramp.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro