Follow up with contacts after accepting a different offer?

Hi all - just a networking/etiquette question.

Throughout the recruiting process, I made lots and lots of connections at various firms. I ultimately interviewed with 5 firms and kept in touch with multiple people from those firms throughout the respective recruiting processes. Some even connected me to recruiters when I had questions or forwarded my resume to their HR contacts. However, for those contacts at firms that I didn't end up accepting offers with, would it be appropriate to send them an email thanking them for all their support while letting them know I've accepted another offer? Thanks.

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