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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as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
a note expressing her sincere gratefulness for our help
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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
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 May 2025
The Thorp Arch academy graduate is eternally grateful.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Despite the hardship of caring for sick parents, Shields is grateful to having had the extra time with them.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, like each of them, Bob, now dubbed Sentry, is every bit as troubled and still grateful for having been saved in the vault.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Matt Spellman, the athletic director of Bay Village Schools, said the team and coaches are grateful for the support they have been shown by surrounding teams and communities.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 May 2025
The Thorp Arch academy graduate is eternally grateful.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Despite the hardship of caring for sick parents, Shields is grateful to having had the extra time with them.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
However, like each of them, Bob, now dubbed Sentry, is every bit as troubled and still grateful for having been saved in the vault.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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So thankful to be blessed with such amazing people in my life.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s a lot of work ahead for the team, but Angelo is thankful for the years working with Trabbocchi and said the partnership ended cordially.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Kimberly Schreiber, Barbara Schreiber's younger sister, expressed gratitude for the investigators at the news conference.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Colorado product expressed gratitude for the contract with Cleveland.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The kids were really touched to see how appreciative the business owners were.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Too little, too late, my friend — but at least June looks surprised/appreciative as Lydia is manhandled into a noose of her own.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This recipe would be delicious served at brunch as easily as after supper.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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Unlike indulging for a week on regular vacations, the cruise's generous food options – though often delicious – can be a bit overwhelming for some passengers after a few months.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Still, though, worthy of appreciation in the eyes of someone for whom the softness of an aging body can look a lot like love.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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She’s been a front row guest at Balenciaga, Chloé and Rabanne during Paris Fashion Week, and her appreciation of fashion is growing.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Further, mentorship and collaborative learning, along with providing the right tooling and platforms, can support inexperienced developers and deliver a delightful developer experience to the entire engineering team.—
Faruk Muratovic,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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