Thanks (n): an expression of gratitude

Used with adjectives:

"I give my sincere thanks to all of my friends."
(sincere, heartfelt, warm)

"We would like to give special thanks to the students."
(special, honorary)

Used with verbs:

"He gave thanks to all who attended the party."
(gave, offered, extended, expressed)

"She received huge thanks for her dedication."
(received, got)

Used with prepositions:

"He gave thanks for all of their hard work."
(for)