THANKFULLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

thankfully

adverb

Definition of thankfully

as in fortunately

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Recent Examples of thankfully And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Twenty-two cases resulted in crashes, and while six people have been injured in five crashes, thankfully there have been no fatal incidents. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 The pop royal, who turned 60 in May, is thankfully in no way, no how headed to retirement. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 But it was thankfully resurrected, this time with Pedro Pascal in the lead and shot last year. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thankfully

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Kiko Milano Eyeshadow Stick’s formula fortunately adheres perfectly to the lids.

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Culturally, college football scratches the human itch for tribalism, which America’s ethos of individualism fortunately discourages.

— George F. Will, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortunately

Adverb

And luckily, Amazon has a wide range of flattering flare jeans from brands like Levi’s and Free People, with prices starting at just $28.

— Michelle Rostamian, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of luckily

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Norman, who also leads a host of gloriously entertaining tours around London and beyond, built this show around the same idea — that even the driest elements of history become much more fun when everyone is invited to join in.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
The Ashkenazi Jewish casserole, also known as lokshen kugel, can be sweet or savory, dense or airy, topped or gloriously crispy on its own.

— Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gloriously

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Zook Cabins The interior measures 400 sq ft (37 sq m) and is mostly arranged around one large open room that has a pleasantly rustic decor while adding plenty of modern comforts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
If this is a social commitment, someone dropping out could bring a new individual into the mix, leaving you pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasantly

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Doechii had the strongest and most delightfully outrageous look of the day (rivaled only by Roan’s attention-getting makeover).

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Casper Kelly, the delightfully skewed sensibility behind Adult Swim’s ‘Too Many Cooks,’ makes a first theatrical feature that feels like a broken time loop.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delightfully

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After virtually strolling through City in Belmira’s video model, some of its mysterious puzzle pieces do, gratifyingly, start to come together.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Tangy, lemony, and gratifyingly simple, this recipe should be your next summer baking project.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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