Thanksgiving Day
noun
: a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness: such as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada
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On Thanksgiving Day, a chance encounter at the grocery store leads the two to become fast friends.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
It was announced earlier this week that the women of Huntrix would be performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
In New York City, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also is celebrating its 99th year.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Several Louisville restaurants are offering dine-in options for Thanksgiving Day.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
It was announced earlier this week that the women of Huntrix would be performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
In New York City, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also is celebrating its 99th year.
—Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Several Louisville restaurants are offering dine-in options for Thanksgiving Day.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Thanksgiving Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thanksgiving%20Day. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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