1
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was grateful for her neighbor's help after she broke her foot
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
I'm glad for the grateful warmth of the fire on such a cold day
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Recent Examples of grateful
So, yeah, very grateful for those people.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Impacciatore was more than grateful to have Chavez lead the episode.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
Hugely grateful to my co-showrunner, Ben Karlin, who’s got himself a really eclectic background.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When Dickens overhears his son Baby chatting with Andersen during storytime, and the child’s painful stutter is gone, Dickens is grateful, at least temporarily, for Andersen’s presence.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Impacciatore was more than grateful to have Chavez lead the episode.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 June 2026
Hugely grateful to my co-showrunner, Ben Karlin, who’s got himself a really eclectic background.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When Dickens overhears his son Baby chatting with Andersen during storytime, and the child’s painful stutter is gone, Dickens is grateful, at least temporarily, for Andersen’s presence.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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So very thankful that the Lord’s plans always prevail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Founded by Marc-André Roy and Jared Etzel in 2012, Domaine Roy & Fils is known for its elegant interpretations of Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, so this complex but somewhat lighthearted rosé comes as a pleasant surprise.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beautiful Friday evening in Baltimore Temperatures will cool back into the 70s after sunset, with a pleasant breeze and low humidity - beautiful for the opening evening of AFRAM.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 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
Adjective
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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There’s something delightful about plays about grand divas in crisis.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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