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Recent Examples of thankfully
But thankfully, their legacy, stories, and culture have not just endured, but are thriving thanks to a new generation heeding the call.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The Jayhawks and Tigers haven’t played since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012, but thankfully, the rivalry returns this September.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But thankfully, the storytelling arrow points forward this time, giving the characters fresh depth and complexity.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 June 2025
Graham Nash, thankfully, is a testament to Woodstock-surviving octogenarians everywhere.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The Jayhawks and Tigers haven’t played since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012, but thankfully, the rivalry returns this September.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 July 2025
But thankfully, the storytelling arrow points forward this time, giving the characters fresh depth and complexity.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 June 2025
Graham Nash, thankfully, is a testament to Woodstock-surviving octogenarians everywhere.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfully
Adverb
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And fortunately for those who enjoy watching the rockets get off the ground, the mission appears to be on track for an evening launch – making conditions ideal to catch the spacecraft in neighboring Arizona.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Similar weapon discharges have also occurred in the U.S., fortunately with less serious outcomes, including a 2012 incident in New York State that involved an off-duty police officer.—
Michaela Maya-Mrschtik,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Locals, luckily, will be able to appreciate all the fair has to offer with nice weather conditions and sunny skies.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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An earthquake rocked New Jersey late Saturday night — luckily, though, fairly softly.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Pair it with strict CI and the bot happily triages small bugs nightly.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s retired, happily married and financially comfortable.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Thankfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfully. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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