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
Personally, just so thankful to be able to be a part of this.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Proud to serve Cincinnati, thankful for the people and stories that pass through our doors, and humbled by opportunities like this.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
But thankful for the experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
For that, those in power at United, who are now under more scrutiny than ever, will be thankful.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Proud to serve Cincinnati, thankful for the people and stories that pass through our doors, and humbled by opportunities like this.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
But thankful for the experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
For that, those in power at United, who are now under more scrutiny than ever, will be thankful.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Some are glad that Paramount is back in the driver’s seat.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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There was little doubt Diabate was glad to be in game action again following the hiatus.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lilian suspected that the Hazels of the world would often be reminded by their elders to be grateful and happy, as though gratitude would guarantee happiness, or else a happy façade would take the sting off that onerous task of feeling grateful.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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They're honored and grateful to be invited and any opportunity to visit the White House as a team will be based on their schedules once their seasons conclude.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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For the tenth year in a row, Literary Hub is pleased to announce the opening of the , which awards $1,000 to an American woman, aged 30 or younger, to acknowledge an outstanding book collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though Jawscritters notes there is likely still some room for improvement in the design, the aquarium caretaker seems pleased with Moses’s newfound mobility.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Spoelstra appreciative of the emotional drain of the experience, as well as the eventual exhilaration.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Friends and the Cardiff-by-the-Sea community are appreciative to the County Library system, Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and the Hamilton-White Foundation for making their dream come true on March 22, 2003, the news release stated.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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This salad is simple yet contains a showstopping crispiness that will leave your guests delighted and satisfied.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Perfecting the method to this easy version will keep your breakfast table full of delighted guests.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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But Messi and his team went back to South Florida happy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Expect a happy pop in your finances.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are fans satisfied with Mike McCarthy as the team's newest head coach?—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the man who absolutely dominated the game from day 1 was still more than satisfied to prove people’s assumptions about him wrong.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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