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
So, industry and exhibition be thankful.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Early child care advocates are still thankful for some legislation approved this year by the General Assembly, such funding for the state’s popular child care scholarship program.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Early child care advocates are still thankful for some legislation approved this year by the General Assembly, such funding for the state’s popular child care scholarship program.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Also, glad to know the <3 emoticon lives on with the younger generation!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Jones hit in the cleanup spot Monday and his teammates, including Julio Gutierrez — who has had the hottest bat in the playoffs for the Mustangs — were certainly glad to see him there.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Gail Willard is grateful her daughter is remembered by so many.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Be grateful for the opportunities America affords to you and yours.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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DeLozier was pleased with the surprise message, to say the least.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Much has changed, but Europeans remain appreciative of the simple and unchanging rhythms of the natural world, including the coming and passing of the season’s longest day.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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That honor seemed to leave the Blue Jays pitcher both appreciative and somewhat surprised.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be delighted that Prince George will follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton in September.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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They’d be astonished, delighted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Midfielder Weston McKennie said the Americans are not satisfied yet.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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But the fact remains that Take-Two may be satisfied with tens of millions of $70 purchases near launch, not feeling the need to push its luck with a game that already has the weight of the world on its shoulders.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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