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
So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
My family personally and my business professionally were forced into bankruptcy and are thankful to be on the other side of it.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
There's also a lot to be thankful for.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Like any other cancer test—hello there, prostate—the technology leaves us feeling thankful but not exactly thrilled.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
My family personally and my business professionally were forced into bankruptcy and are thankful to be on the other side of it.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
There's also a lot to be thankful for.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thankful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Be glad that you are fully employed, because the healthiest situation for you would be to make other living arrangements.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Brenden Aaronson would have been glad of a first assist in 12 appearances, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is terrified but grateful for this gift Ennis and Gary have given them.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez says that after border czar Tom Homan announced a drawdown in federal agents, the support he's relied on and been grateful for has slowed down.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Kremlin will also be pleased the US has used huge numbers of munitions, notably advanced missiles that Ukraine badly needed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some customers rave about the customer service and are pleased with payout amounts after filing claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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If your child accomplished something great, here's how to offer praise while keeping them humble, modest, and appreciative.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Rooftop Beverly Hills is a chic spot full of comfy couches in dark green where chef Peleg Miron’s team serve up lobster burgers, crispy tuna rice, and more to an appreciative crowd.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to a series of popular posts on the store’s r/ALDI subreddit, the brand’s beloved Specialty Selected Croissant Toast is now back in stores—and customers are delighted.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Suleyman, who is an honor guard commander and commander of the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, is happy veterans are appreciated more in light of the 250th celebration.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders’ by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Originally from the western province of Matanzas, Ventura is not satisfied with her life in Miami.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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