1
as in glad
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet
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as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude
I am thankful for all your help
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Recent Examples of thankful
This was what turning ten meant to me—not a celebration of what had come before but a thankful distance from the familiar elements of my life.
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Voight pushed back on critics, arguing local leaders should be thankful for the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 June 2025
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Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Voight pushed back on critics, arguing local leaders should be thankful for the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Director Shu Qi is grateful that the team appreciates the film.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Warner was grateful that The Cosby Show was filmed in New York, not Los Angeles.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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There are four key stakeholder groups that college presidents must keep happy: students, faculty, donors, and the board of trustees.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Scottsdale also ranked among the happiest cities to live in two years running.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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