1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause
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as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition
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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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Recent Examples of glad
Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Your employer will be glad to concede, especially since finding available AI talent is hard to come by.
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—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Verb
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: [email protected].
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
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These stars seem delighted to attend the biggest, most exclusive party on the planet.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Needless to say, internet users were equally as delighted for the rescue pup, leading to more than 1.2 million views and over 173,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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People are willing to go in, not just for the sake of being re-elected or for making money or some kind of fame, but for the people.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Diana wore the cheerful frock on several occasions between 1988 and 1992, often during hospital visits and moments of connection with patients.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Volunteers from a nonprofit that trains service dogs, Helping Paws Inc., provided a little canine therapy for waiting mourners Friday at the Capitol, working the crowd with cheerful golden retrievers.—
John Hanna,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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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
Verb
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Commissioner Robert Dickson supported the project, but added that given the size of the project is going to be hard to please everyone.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Then as now, rapturous coverage spoke of visionary donors, ingenious architects, and a museum finally ready to give non-Western artistry its due.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Once your tub is ready, carefully place your flowers on top, spacing them apart from each other.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The Phillies would certainly be grateful for the pop his bat can bring to the table on a nightly basis.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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