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
Holly Malkameus, the aunt of Tennessee infielder Meredith Barnhart, is grateful for where women’s sports is headed for young women like her niece and girls around the world.
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Latif Love
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
So grateful for baby #2 to join the crew.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But the team was hailed as champions by grateful Mexican fans.
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Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Your loved ones will be so grateful for this thoughtful gesture.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Latif Love
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
So grateful for baby #2 to join the crew.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
But the team was hailed as champions by grateful Mexican fans.
—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Your loved ones will be so grateful for this thoughtful gesture.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
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The program including a selection of Broadway tunes old and new, was delivered with flair to an appreciative audience.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Fresh-tasting ice makes every sip more enjoyable, so identifying and fixing the issue is worth the effort.
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One of the things that was also enjoyable is being able to talk about modern things in a historical context, even with that phone.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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