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glad

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verb

archaic

gladness

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noun

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Recent Examples of glad
Adjective
The charms are at a significantly lower price point, and Macaulay is glad to be opening the brand up to a broader base. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Looking ahead, the pair is glad to be staying in Florida with their husbands and their kids, Hoedt's 7-week-old Margaret and Mellquist's 19-month-old Willow. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for glad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
  • The crowd, at first shocked, and then raucously delighted, seemed unable to believe their ears.
    Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Maurice was delighted with his goaltender’s performance.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Supreme Court sounded willing to allow an Atlanta family to sue the FBI for compensation over the mistaken search of their home, but reluctant to define how much protection law enforcement officers deserve in carrying out their jobs.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Asking for referrals from other agents can also lead you to experienced mentors who are willing to help.
    David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Use these cheerful, summery spoons to slather jam onto scones or Nutella into crepes.
    Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • Only cheerful younger son Einstein (Evan Ellison), an eccentric, prophetically named genius who has decided to become a champion pole-vaulter, seems happy to see him.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Jason’s care, empathy and work ethic resonated with thankful William.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The boys played together… and every time it’s been a joy and complete pleasure, and kind of like going home.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While his match against Gunther is not slated to headline either night of the grandest stage of them all, Uso has expressed his contentment with the high-profile nature of the bout, recognizing it as the biggest singles match of his career, set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Its offerings reflect the country’s architectural ethos, where clean lines and natural materials create harmonious living spaces that foster well-being and contentment.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hope from the Cowboys is that at least one of their two injured outside cornerbacks will be ready to start the season.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2025
  • Full batches can be ready in as little as 10 minutes.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 1 May 2025

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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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