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
Voight pushed back on critics, arguing local leaders should be thankful for the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 June 2025
When asked if he had been betrayed, Spalletti paused and read out the names of the FIGC executive team in a thankful tone.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2025
Biles, in a 2017 post, appeared to be thankful that men don’t compete in women’s gymnastics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 June 2025
When asked if he had been betrayed, Spalletti paused and read out the names of the FIGC executive team in a thankful tone.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2025
Biles, in a 2017 post, appeared to be thankful that men don’t compete in women’s gymnastics.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
Adjective
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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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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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Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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My own relation to the magazine has been one of a grateful reader and then of a grateful contributor.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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One reader was appreciative that the downtown retains its period charm.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Children seem especially appreciative of this touch — every one of them took the opportunity to twist the display bikes’ throttles while emulating the sounds of a revving engine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Among those delighted to see this behavior from Grok was Andrew Torba, CEO of Gab, an X alternative that is a hotbed for white supremacists and Nazis.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The industry wasn’t happy, but the Pentagon was the only buyer, so there wasn’t much that anyone could do about it.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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