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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2
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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3
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
Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2025
And people around the world, believers or not, have every reason to be glad for such a development of logic and justice.
— Dimitris Eleas, Brooklyn, New York
Divine intervention
Word has it the new pope is a White Sox fan.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Some older fans will look at me and be glad that Meredith is also coming back.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2025
And people around the world, believers or not, have every reason to be glad for such a development of logic and justice.
— Dimitris Eleas, Brooklyn, New York
Divine intervention
Word has it the new pope is a White Sox fan.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Verb
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
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The Burruss shared multiple images of her and the gang exploring the Great Wall of China and being delighted tourists.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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During the holocaust [sic] our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to support his ideas on halting asylum migration.—
Bart H. Meijer,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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However, none were willing to comment publicly, reflecting the reluctance of local politicians to openly criticize controversial decisions in a city governed by a strong-mayor system.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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However, Reuters reports that Egyptian transport minister Kamel al-Wazir recently told a conference in Egypt that the planning stage for a bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has been completed, and that his country is ready to implement it at any time.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The powers that be aren’t ready to reveal that just yet.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 June 2025
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Plus every radio station and local television channel is broadcasting an equally grateful ad, commemorating this previously unheralded, unheard-of cruncher of numbers?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Rick McConnell said he is frustrated at the lack of evidence, but grateful to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office for their work.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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