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
Writers are indeed fools grateful for the gift of creativity despite the constant doubt.
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Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Gophers football, in particular, is grateful the Vikings take it above and beyond quick well wishes slapped with a hashtag.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Very grateful to have those coaches that really guided my career.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Crace, a high-school graduate who has worked a string of jobs including with a siding company, was grateful when Kentucky expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act from covering traditional groups such as pregnant women and the disabled to include low-income adults.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Gophers football, in particular, is grateful the Vikings take it above and beyond quick well wishes slapped with a hashtag.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Very grateful to have those coaches that really guided my career.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Crace, a high-school graduate who has worked a string of jobs including with a siding company, was grateful when Kentucky expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act from covering traditional groups such as pregnant women and the disabled to include low-income adults.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Auggie certainly seemed thankful for her plush bed and soft blanket.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Millions of people worldwide have reason to be thankful that Swedish engineer Rune Elmqvist decided not to practice medicine.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Robbie tries to be appreciative of the young matriarch’s sacrifices.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Barry Jenkins’ Pastel, this is a small-scale picture that should find a commensurate but appreciative audience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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