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
Angela Charlton, Fortune, 21 July 2025
My own relation to the magazine has been one of a grateful reader and then of a grateful contributor.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 July 2025
The team said in a statement that the A’s are proud to play in West Sacramento, and grateful to the region for hosting.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Towns around Normandy, still grateful to Allied forces who helped defeat the occupying Nazis in World War II, paid him homage too.
—Angela Charlton, Fortune, 21 July 2025
My own relation to the magazine has been one of a grateful reader and then of a grateful contributor.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 July 2025
The team said in a statement that the A’s are proud to play in West Sacramento, and grateful to the region for hosting.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Survivors like Robert Cabral are thankful to be alive, according to CW affiliate WHDH.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The Razorbacks are thankful for landing Wallace, a 4-star prospect who was recruited by home-state Georgia and Georgia Tech along with many other SEC programs.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Some praised his honesty while others questioned his gratitude.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Perhaps the old strategy will work again: a public calling out, appeals to the well-meaning in power, careful application of both pressure and gratitude.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Try cream of coconut in place of heavy whipping cream for a subtle, but delicious, coconut flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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And across other side of the field, there’s a great appreciation for what Ohtani is doing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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