thankfully

adverb

Definition of thankfullynext
as in fortunately

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Recent Examples of thankfully Both Wonder Valley and Flamingo Estate really lean into a design-forward, Pacific coast chic vibe that makes for a nice gift; thankfully, the quality inside is just as high. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 The ladies are back from their trip to San Francisco, which means Mary is thankfully back on our screens. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Plenty of bees, plenty of bonnets — though, thankfully for the women, no overlap between the two. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 But thankfully, Dodge hasn't decided that every function needs to be buried three menus deep in a touchscreen. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thankfully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfully
  1. fortunately
  2. luckily
  3. gloriously
  4. pleasantly
  5. blessedly
  6. delightfully
  7. gratifyingly
  8. pleasingly
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  • This game was being broadcast on CBS Sports Network and fortunately for the residents of this state, the cameras focus on the inside of the stadium and not the outside.
    — Eric Womack, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And fortunately for the Heat, the roster has several players who excel at those corner jumpers, which are the shortest three-point shots on the court.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fortunately
Adverb
  • And luckily, the rookie was able to play considering the circumstances of last week.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Téa, luckily, was one of those actresses and had been looking for something on the lighter side.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of luckily
Adverb
  • Food and drink The Courtyard Bar serves classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails beneath skylight overhead windows that give the space a gloriously light and airy feel, even on cloudy days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The chassis and running gear have all received attention, essentially turning what was once a gloriously basic little city car into something considerably more sophisticated underneath.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gloriously
Adverb
  • Almgren has been pleasantly surprised at a lack of fatigue after hard, long runs.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Its pristine, almost peaceful harps make the song sound somehow pleasantly sickening.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasantly
Adverb
  • Over five seasons, the series, whose first episode aired 20 years ago this month, involved blessedly little politics of the elections-and-legislation type.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Another name-your-score opponent on deck in Central Michigan -- blessedly UM’s first Saturday game of ‘26 -- but then the schedule begins to turn interesting.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessedly
Adverb
  • Witty, bitter, flamboyant, and emotionally grounded, the dialogue swings, delightfully, between intimate exchanges and grandiloquent soliloquies, capturing the vulnerability of idealists in the face of evil.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Made in the same traditional way that originated in Brittany, France and has been passed down for generations, the cookies are delightfully light and crispy, finished with a dark chocolate coating.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • Wellbeing Butlers are at your beck and call to arrange reiki, gratifyingly strong massages in open air, cleansing Balinese ceremonies at the resort temple, or sunrise qi gong on the practically private sand.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • To him, music is a paper map, not turn-by-turn directions, gratifyingly syncing only sometimes, but not always.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of gratifyingly
Adverb
  • There is no answer to be found in this story, no magic pill, pleasingly round, to be halved or crushed, then swallowed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from being a visual treat, the location is nearly perfect—a quiet block in the heart of SoHo, next to public transportation, but also pleasingly walkable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasingly

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“Thankfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfully. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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