1
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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Recent Examples of grateful
This woman, who witnessed it, is grateful no one was hurt.
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Joe Bruno, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
For now, there’s a multitude of actors grateful just to be employed, and to be learning more about the world.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Only, the grateful customers at a West Boise home that night — and later millions of viewers on TikTok — didn’t see it that way.
—Rose Evans
april 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
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Joe Bruno, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
For now, there’s a multitude of actors grateful just to be employed, and to be learning more about the world.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Only, the grateful customers at a West Boise home that night — and later millions of viewers on TikTok — didn’t see it that way.
—Rose Evans
april 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other fans were simply thankful for the sauce's return.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The day Chunhyang and Mongryong met each other for the first time was exceptionally pleasant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The fruit is sweet with pleasant, slightly tangy undertones.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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While reflecting on his experience in the popular horror franchise with his role in Bloodline, Scott was still appreciative of the opportunity early in his acting career.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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This is a delightful day to enjoy everyone’s company.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The first two days of the game were really enjoyable, Williams said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In a statement provided to The Star, a representative for the Country Club Plaza said the organization was focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience in the area, particularly for the World Cup festivities this summer.—
Dylan Lysen
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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One thing that makes Vim comfortable for me is the combination of Vim-Airline and Promptline, which together provide a nice status bar that helps highlight some useful info as one is editing a file.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Right now, trends favor nice and pleasant weather Mother's Day morning into mid-afternoon with the chance of rain increasing toward the dinner hour and beyond.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Nobody wants a grammar correction popping up in the middle of a sweet message from their partner.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Initially shy and reserved, according to her foster family, Cindy Lou is learning to come out of her shell and show her charming, sweet side.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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