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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
For that, those in power at United, who are now under more scrutiny than ever, will be thankful.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
By 2030, when the Winter Olympics is in France, Efimova will be 30 and Mitrofanov 32, so the couple is holding on to their Olympic dream — and thankful for the well-wishes in the meantime.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In a panel discussion with teachers across multiple grade levels and subjects, some said their students were receptive and even thankful to see the new policy enforced.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
By 2030, when the Winter Olympics is in France, Efimova will be 30 and Mitrofanov 32, so the couple is holding on to their Olympic dream — and thankful for the well-wishes in the meantime.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In a panel discussion with teachers across multiple grade levels and subjects, some said their students were receptive and even thankful to see the new policy enforced.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Microsoft will no doubt be glad to see the end of the month next week, and will hope for a better February.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talking about music, Nicolau was glad to be able to work with longtime friend and popular Portuguese singer — and 2017 Eurovision winner — Salvador Sobral.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Our parents would have been so grateful if vaccines could have spared us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The people who run thrift stores are grateful for every donation that supports their cause.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the Heat would be pleased to come out of the trade deadline with a single All Star caliber player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Penguins looked like a team that was rather pleased with itself most of the game, attempting to execute near-impossible passes instead of simply going to work against an Ottawa team very much invested in a blue-collar game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a league where players get moved all the time, Green is appreciative of only playing for one team his entire career.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the live chat of viewers following along, the commentary ranged from appreciative to vitriolic.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
2 Feb. 2026
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Benito’s reps confirmed in a press release that the happy couple wasn’t just an act for the show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn’s comeback is in some ways the perfect Olympic story—happy ending be-damned.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Neither of those former coaches was entirely satisfied with their squads.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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