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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
While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Despite such disagreements – a reflection of the country’s deep polarization – many South Koreans are simply thankful to put the instability of the martial law episode behind them.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 June 2025
That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Despite such disagreements – a reflection of the country’s deep polarization – many South Koreans are simply thankful to put the instability of the martial law episode behind them.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
There’s so much to be thankful for, including these memes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 June 2025
That cover, however, came and went without a big blowup; Musk is now on the outs, but his exit missive on Wednesday was thankful, and Trump supposedly still has affection for him.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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As a father of two, Johnson was glad to see Tech N9ne leading the lineup, citing the rapper’s wide-ranging appeal.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Back in March, less than 24 hours after Trump and Vice President JD Vance attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting in which the veep accused the wartime leader of being insufficiently grateful for U.S. aid for its three-year battle against Russia.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Friends of San Pasqual Academy was one of the many recipients and are very appreciative of being selected by the generous members of the Women’s Fund, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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After announcing on Monday, June 2, that her 16-year-old son Weston had died, the 16 and Pregnant star, 33, shared a new post on Facebook and noted that she's been appreciative of all the support she's received in the past few days.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 June 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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