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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2
as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude
I am thankful for all your help
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Recent Examples of thankful
Currently, us fans have a lot to be thankful for.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Ben is thankful but embarrassed.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Ben is thankful but embarrassed.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Carolyn and Lauren are only glad Ann couldn’t make it, lest someone start spitting bars.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend time with people who seem glad to see you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is terrified but grateful for this gift Ennis and Gary have given them.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez says that after border czar Tom Homan announced a drawdown in federal agents, the support he's relied on and been grateful for has slowed down.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Kremlin will also be pleased the US has used huge numbers of munitions, notably advanced missiles that Ukraine badly needed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some customers rave about the customer service and are pleased with payout amounts after filing claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to a series of popular posts on the store’s r/ALDI subreddit, the brand’s beloved Specialty Selected Croissant Toast is now back in stores—and customers are delighted.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suleyman, who is an honor guard commander and commander of the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, is happy veterans are appreciated more in light of the 250th celebration.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Testimonials from satisfied patients boast of improved post-op job opportunities and love lives, the idea being that erasing one’s race is a shortcut to equality — as long as the default complexion is white.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But not all the states involved are satisfied with this outcome — especially considering that opening statements began last week in New York in a trial for this case that was expected to last several weeks.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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