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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2
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
American Jews should recognize that and be immensely grateful for it.
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Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
At the funeral mass, O’Reilly was especially grateful for the special moments their families had together.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Very grateful to have called him a good friend.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
At the funeral mass, O’Reilly was especially grateful for the special moments their families had together.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Very grateful to have called him a good friend.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
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May is thankful Mara has made Michigan his home after weighing offers in the transfer portal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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And thankful for our guests, who give us a reason to work so hard.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Playing in front of an appreciative sellout crowd, the Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is where the city stages its daily open-air show — street artists sketching portraits, fortune-tellers shuffling cards and musicians playing for appreciative crowds.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The entire pool was repiped and coated with a delightful granular coating.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The soft custard filling complements the firm peach slices for a delightful texture and the perfect make-ahead dessert.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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