1
as in glad
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet
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as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude
I am thankful for all your help
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Recent Examples of thankful
Aaron Goldenthal said the family business is thankful for its customers.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many voters were extremely thankful that their governor had rejected costly federal overreach into Florida that would have destroyed the state economy while failing to effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Carbery hopes that Ovechkin will add to his lofty goal total in 2026-27, but regardless, the coach is thankful to have been associated with The Great 8.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Jury is thankful that the vineyard was almost entirely replanted beginning in 2018, so the vines are relatively young and create wines with vibrancy and energy.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many voters were extremely thankful that their governor had rejected costly federal overreach into Florida that would have destroyed the state economy while failing to effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Carbery hopes that Ovechkin will add to his lofty goal total in 2026-27, but regardless, the coach is thankful to have been associated with The Great 8.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Jury is thankful that the vineyard was almost entirely replanted beginning in 2018, so the vines are relatively young and create wines with vibrancy and energy.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
Adjective
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So glad to see Jacqueline Mathews back.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The Gators are glad to be along for the ride.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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His compassion was on display in the summer of 1999, in the neonatal unit where Ted worked, when two grateful new parents connected him to the job of a lifetime.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Talking with Netflix Tudum, Carano, a pioneer in women’s MMA fighting, said Rousey is grateful for the opportunity to square off against her in the match.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Gutman is particularly pleased to be doing the show at the Marriott Theatre.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Reflecting on the breakout success of Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets, BBC comedy chief Jon Petrie is pleased that his team failed to land an American co-producer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Still, Lewber remains appreciative of her time on TV.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Be respectful, be appreciative.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Families rent crab pots and put their catch in plastic buckets held by delighted children.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Silvetti was delighted to score so quickly after entering the game in the second half after being stuck on the bench due to recent injuries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Staff is super attentive and happy to break down the menu to newcomers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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My occupations have given me a happy, humble, quiet life, but always nagging in the back of my mind has been a case of impostor syndrome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Consumer safety groups also weren’t satisfied and wanted the bill to be tougher, pushing for a strict cap on potency like Vermont has.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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So there won’t be any grand takeaways from the past week, but the Braves will be satisfied with their showing across two potential postseason previews.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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