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
In reality, inspiration is important to folks of all ages with disabilities, but not within the prevailing model of them being used to make non-disabled people feel more thankful for their lot in life.
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Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
He was fostered and ended up being adopted...was so thankful for the rescue group.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Survivors like Robert Cabral are thankful to be alive, according to CW affiliate WHDH.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 15 July 2025
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, 12 July 2025
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Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
He was fostered and ended up being adopted...was so thankful for the rescue group.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Survivors like Robert Cabral are thankful to be alive, according to CW affiliate WHDH.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 15 July 2025
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, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Manager Will Venable was glad to continue writing Robert’s name in the Sox lineup.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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And the entire game turning into an arduous light level slog, light level being something that most players were glad to see almost entirely left behind the last few years, is exhausting.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In Boca Raton, Ken Thomas was grateful to have his power restored this week, after about ten hours with no air conditioning.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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What else: The Dark Universe attraction is brief — your stomach may be grateful — so keep your eyes open for a quick werewolf sighting.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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The hope is that if AI is more appreciative of humanity and computationally infused with our ethical and moral values, the AI might opt not to harm us.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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More than 1 million people watched the interview live, many commenting later on how real these two famous people are, appreciative of a rare glimpse into their personal lives.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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How Indianapolis Motor Speedway responded to 'Speedway Slammer' Penske Entertainment, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, isn't happy with Homeland Security's use of an IndyCar chassis in imagery announcing the plan to house ICE detainees in an Indiana detention center.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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While longtime fans of the ship are still mourning the loss of the SS United States to the bottom of the ocean, some were happy with the new museum design update.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Also give yourself permission to be satisfied even if things aren’t perfect.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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