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as in glad
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
we were thankful that someone else was footing the bill for the lavish wedding banquet
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as in grateful
feeling or expressing gratitude
I am thankful for all your help
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Recent Examples of thankful
And after drinking six cups of dairy eggnog, my stomach was thankful for the reprieve.
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Several said they were alarmed by him and some were thankful when Penny subdued him.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Rolan is especially thankful for the work the organization did to bring her family together.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Mariah Carey has a million reasons to be thankful this holiday season.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Several said they were alarmed by him and some were thankful when Penny subdued him.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kevin Bacon and his family are glad Christmas is over — and are singing about it.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson says the players are focused on the task ahead as the team sits at the top of the Premier League table, but is glad the club’s fans are getting carried away.James Nalton, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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And Jade, my partner was very, very, very grateful.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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Thursday’s festivities provided an appreciative fan base with at least one more opportunity to express its gratitude.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2024
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Don't: Assume Expensive is Better Gift givers tend to believe that the pricier a gift, the more appreciative the recipient will be.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Taylor was delighted by the reaction on TikTok and with how people shared their own stories and heartwarming pet moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Customers were delighted with the diversity, quality, efficiency and reliability of services, which were often experienced as different and superior to those of competitors.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is the wrong kind of happy.Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on the season, Kyle Larson is satisfied with his performance.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Americans’ happiness at work has eroded: just 18% are extremely satisfied with their jobs today, down from 26% pre-pandemic.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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