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Another word for thanks

Choosing another word for thanks depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An expression of gratitude or appreciation toward someone for a favor, kindness, or service.

Usage Example

"The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who made the festival possible."

Strongest
gratitude
appreciation
gratefulness
Strong
thankfulness
acknowledgment
recognition

• interjection (Context 2)

Used as a polite and conversational expression to acknowledge a gift, service, compliment, or to accept or refuse an offer.

Usage Example

"thank you for helping me carry these heavy boxes upstairs."

Strongest
thank you
Strong
cheers
much obliged
ta

• verb (Context 3)

To express gratitude or appreciation to someone (third-person singular present simple form of thank).

Usage Example

"She always acknowledges the bus driver before stepping off at her stop."

Strong
acknowledges
recognizes
Weak
credits

Opposites of thanks

The opposite of thanks shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ingratitude
thanklessness
ungratefulness
blames
faults
censure
snubs
condemnation
See all opposites of thanks

• Nearby Words

thankless
thanklessly
thanklessness
thanks
thanksgiving
that
thataway

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thanks. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thanks
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