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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
Jarrett Dooley, executive director of student services for Sequoia Union High School District, said the school is thankful the reporting system allowed local authorities to take swift action.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
The New York rapper admitted to keeping his drug addiction hidden to keep up his public appearance, and was thankful to have survived such aggressive usage.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Cut leaves from construction paper (search online for leaf shapes), punch a hole at the top of each, write a thankful message, and hang with ribbon or twine.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Emil is thankful the mobile network is so poor.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
The New York rapper admitted to keeping his drug addiction hidden to keep up his public appearance, and was thankful to have survived such aggressive usage.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Cut leaves from construction paper (search online for leaf shapes), punch a hole at the top of each, write a thankful message, and hang with ribbon or twine.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Emil is thankful the mobile network is so poor.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Harrison would have been glad of the assist, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Still, Gausman was grateful for the opportunity to perform in front of a raucous crowd at the Rogers Centre, and knows this fight is far from finished.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Justin's super grateful for his fans.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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While acknowledging the challenges and volatility of the current global scenario, the group’s chief executive officer Andrea Guerra sounded pleased with the performance during a call with analysts on Thursday at the end of trading in Hong Kong, where the company is publicly listed.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Strickland was pleased with how the Stallions rose up to the challenge of playing in the elite Division 1 that has 12 teams playing in the 16-team bracket (four teams had first-round byes).—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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While immensely kind and appreciative to Marie, Polarity (Sean Patrick Thomas) and the gang for helping free him from a decades-long nightmare, Doug was not long for this world.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Salguero said the tenant was beyond appreciative for the help.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham were both clearly delighted with the news of Messi’s new contract.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Overwhelmed and delighted to see the first public showing of her work at age 85, Austen attended with Tate and 300 guests.—
Margaret Hetherman,
NBC news,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the photos, the couple can be seen smiling and lying on a bed of grass surrounded by an array of white florals, and celebrating their happy news with a sweet kiss and a bottle of champagne.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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So everyone is more or less happy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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California defended its practices in a formal response to the Transportation Department, but federal officials were not satisfied.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tidal Financial Group Chief Revenue Officer Gavin Filmore finds many of his clients are no longer satisfied with buying popular ETFs tied to market indexes.—
Jill Schneider,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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