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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grateful people
gracious people
appreciative people
generous-hearted people
generous-minded people
charitable people
grateful thanks
a grateful heart
grateful tears
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Recent Examples of grateful
Lev will recover, but his memory seems to be affected, for which Imogene is grateful.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Now, Lowe is grateful to have a catchphrase because he's never had one before.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Take it on the chin, be grateful for the feedback and view it as an opportunity for growth.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
Rowe is grateful his business offers him the opportunity to make people happy.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Now, Lowe is grateful to have a catchphrase because he's never had one before.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Take it on the chin, be grateful for the feedback and view it as an opportunity for growth.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
Rowe is grateful his business offers him the opportunity to make people happy.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Chelsea will be thankful for a favourable run of opening fixtures after a busy summer winning the Club World Cup, meaning a shorter pre-season for them.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Kafka has been enjoying his time with this group and is thankful for the various people who have helped put him in this position.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The organization has certainly been appreciative of his respectful approach.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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On July 25, the comics also performed at a showcase event to a packed and appreciative audience.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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In the video, a school bus gets stuck in a pothole and JJ and his friends transform into superheroes after eating some delicious fruity muffins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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For oceanfront views and delicious seafood, Waterman’s Surfside Grille on the south end of the Boardwalk is a go-to, famous for its breezy patio and signature Orange Crush.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Farm-fresh eggs are offered for not-really-Vegans, and the deep bowls of hearty homemade Ranch granola with oat milk and blueberries are delightful.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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That is one of the delightful things about being in this show.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since judging the beauty of art is subjective, identifying the most aesthetically pleasing sculptures is difficult, Chidester said, but there are pieces in the collection that have drawn praise from the community.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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None of this is pleasing to a country that has fought bitter wars with Pakistan, and whose officials have over the past two decades assiduously invested to elevate Indo-U.S. relations to a higher plane.—
Salil Tripathi,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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