Definitions

thanks

NOUN

spoken or written appreciation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gratitude recognition

STRONG

acknowledgment benediction blessing credit grace gratefulness praise thankfulness thanksgiving

WEAK

gramercy thank-you note

Antonyms

STRONG

condemnation disapproval

WEAK

criticism

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for thanks?

Thanks is an informal but very common way of saying thank you. There are a few other common phrases that can be used to thank someone, including I’m thankful, I’m grateful, I appreciate it, much appreciated, and much obliged. Words for thank you in other languages are sometimes used in English, including gracias (Spanish), danke (German), and merci (French). Thanks can also be a noun, meaning gratitude or appreciation, as in many thanks or We owe you our thanks. Showing gratefulness or thankfulness in this way often involves acknowledgement and recognition. This noun sense of thanks is what’s used in the term thanksgiving (and in the phrase give thanks). Sometimes the best way to say thanks to someone is to do something nice for them in return.

What are some synonyms for with thanks?

The phrase with thanks is sometimes used as a closing (sign-off) for emails and letters, as in With thanks, Susan With thanks is a bit more formal than the more common closings Thanks and Thank you. Even more formal is With gratitude. Sometimes, people double-down with the closing With thanks and appreciation. If you’d rather not use With thanks as the closing, you could say thank you in the body of the message and then use a more traditional closing, such as Sincerely.

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The robot "has a full awareness of its environment" thanks to 22 sensors and various types of cameras, said Arnaud Robert, president of Hexagon Robotics.

From Barron's

The group’s outlook for 2026 is positive, thanks to long-term demand, and will enable the company to deliver “significant further excess cash returns in future,” IAG said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recent focus has been the trading card scene, which has received increased attention thanks to YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul.

From BBC

While Axelrod has an exit plan thanks to Pacha, others owed funds from the Mirage will end up with less than 10% of what they were supposed to receive.

From The Wall Street Journal

The results are a visual version of a word-association exercise, with Mr. Hickey offering curious, observant connections made all the more charming thanks to their enchanting colors and tactility.

From The Wall Street Journal

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