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
The idea is that Arj will see how superficial and shallow the good life really is, and be far more thankful for his own meager existence.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Fischer Homes is deeply thankful to all the generous trade partners and sponsors who helped make this home a reality; their contributions brought beauty and quality to every corner.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Fischer Homes is deeply thankful to all the generous trade partners and sponsors who helped make this home a reality; their contributions brought beauty and quality to every corner.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
Adjective
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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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Dina Skinner, 54, a single mother of a 19-year-old in Princeton was grateful to have someone buy her groceries.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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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Moments later, however, the footage cuts to a much happier scene—Burrow sitting in the grooming chair, tongue out and tail wagging, delighted to see his owner nearby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wood appeared genuinely delighted by the scene unfolding around him.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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While not entirely up to par with its predecessor, its incorporation of the Amityville house murders, Joseph Bishara's haunting musical score, and Wan's hyper-frenzied direction should still leave most Conjuring fans satisfied.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The pact is said be worth as much as $70 million to Allen — assuming that pre-determined audience metrics are satisfied — over the life of the contract.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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