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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was grateful for her neighbor's help after she broke her foot
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
I'm glad for the grateful warmth of the fire on such a cold day
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grateful people
gracious people
appreciative people
generous-hearted people
generous-minded people
charitable people
grateful thanks
a grateful heart
grateful tears
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Recent Examples of grateful
Bencic is adapting to playing on less sleep, such a crucial thing for any athlete, but is grateful that Bella generally has pretty uninterrupted nights.
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, Ventimiglia is grateful, above all, that his family is safe.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
And Jade, my partner was very, very, very grateful.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
By the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Brentford were in 16th place and were grateful simply to avoid relegation.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, Ventimiglia is grateful, above all, that his family is safe.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
And Jade, my partner was very, very, very grateful.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
By the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Brentford were in 16th place and were grateful simply to avoid relegation.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
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If anything, the 1,101 people who have been sentenced in connection with the insurrection should be thankful that the cops weren't told to fire on them.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dine in the exquisite Turquoise Room and be thankful La Posada was saved from the wrecking ball and returned to its former glory.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find The Gage Hotel, which offers a pleasant Texas experience and upscale amenities, including the high-end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbeque restaurant, and a bar.Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Maria Cisneros, who has boys ages 5 and 13 in local schools, was appreciative.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps his parents are more appreciative of their success here.Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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What’s nice are the small, thoughtful touches—most rooms have big patios with hammocks.David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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And their mama is going to be crying my kid, my kid, my sweet innocent kid.Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Big Sick Year: 2017 Runtime: 2h Director: Michael Showalter The wonderful screenwriters Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon basically told their own love story in this sweet and funny rom-com that Amazon picked up after audiences fell for it at Sundance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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