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 voice-over artist is thankful that her parents made that decision.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
And being thankful to still having a place in music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Look for beauty in the earth, in the air, in the water — and be thankful for it.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
And being thankful to still having a place in music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Look for beauty in the earth, in the air, in the water — and be thankful for it.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thankful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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While glad for not having off-the-field troubles as a young player, Kelce shared a piece of advice for young players: Find a life balance.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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But the flood of ideas, the excitement, and the support of incredible musicians and listeners have kept me going, kept me touring, and kept me grateful for a life on the road.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Despite the hardship of caring for sick parents, Shields is grateful to having had the extra time with them.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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No words were said, only appreciative glances exchanged.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Apr. 2025
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Since welcoming Noah, Big Sean has become more mindful and appreciative of his surroundings.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The crowd, at first shocked, and then raucously delighted, seemed unable to believe their ears.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Maurice was delighted with his goaltender’s performance.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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She isn’t fixated on having the right or the most happy kinds of experiences, exactly.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Schwarber was 3-for-12 with seven strikeouts against Luzardo over the years, and he’s joked that no one was happier about the trade than him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Only about half of patients are satisfied with the service at their health care provider's call center, according to a 2023 survey of 200 senior leaders.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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And the customer can leave satisfied having gotten answers about their car repairs in a much shorter period, rather than wait hours or days for a diagnosis.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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