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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
Not only is the new mom relieved and thankful that daily hospital visits are over, but so is her family, who shared their joy in the comment section.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
Super thankful to have him this season, to get to know him, be a teammate with him.
—Jim Barnes
january 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
While there was little to be thankful for in the 38-3 rout, Bernard felt differently.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
After meeting Johanne Siff, who is now the managing director of Ashlynn Park, Siff compared her work to Martin Margiela, according to Park, who was thankful but in disbelief.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
Super thankful to have him this season, to get to know him, be a teammate with him.
—Jim Barnes
january 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
While there was little to be thankful for in the 38-3 rout, Bernard felt differently.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
After meeting Johanne Siff, who is now the managing director of Ashlynn Park, Siff compared her work to Martin Margiela, according to Park, who was thankful but in disbelief.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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The Weselohs are glad Matuszewicz returned to the neon world to help preserve its presence in Colorado.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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And count him as one of the many people glad this wild-card game is in Charlotte.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nick Ruggiere, another of Goose's rescuers, told 7 News WHDH that the owner and his dog were incredibly grateful for the swift help.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our wallets, lungs, and future generations would be grateful.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Canadian was pleased, though not surprised with his game despite this being the first event of the year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Potential media partners, investors, club owners and fans are excited, of course, but not all are pleased by the looming presence of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and most of his top lieutenants in Berlin and London over the next several days.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When Nuno went onto the pitch at the final whistle, there were some long, appreciative hugs with some of his former players.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sara Gibbs, executive director of Escondido Community Child Development Center, and Danielle Rush, HR director, graciously thanked Saint Helen Philoptochos and were very appreciative for their generous donation which was above and beyond their expectations, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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The small-market Brewers delighted in knocking out the Cubs from the playoffs this past fall, even posing with an L flag that a fan brought into the ballpark.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The tired hosts will be delighted.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bilandic later apologized for his mishandling of the snow removal, but Chicago residents — and voters — weren’t satisfied.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The biggest responsibility now is probably keeping all 26 players satisfied with their role on the team.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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