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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
Just thankful for the opportunity more than anything to be behind the wheel in the Cup Series.
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Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, team officials were thankful Coulibaly had not sustained an injury to his head, neck or back.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Those of us who have served in our nation's military couldn't be more thankful.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Fox News host and former Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump argued Americans should be thankful for the work billionaire Elon Musk is doing on behalf of President Trump to shrink the size and spending of the federal government.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
In the immediate aftermath, team officials were thankful Coulibaly had not sustained an injury to his head, neck or back.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Those of us who have served in our nation's military couldn't be more thankful.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Fox News host and former Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump argued Americans should be thankful for the work billionaire Elon Musk is doing on behalf of President Trump to shrink the size and spending of the federal government.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Many Americans were glad when the burn-the-place to the ground tea partiers entered Congress and simply refused to compromise.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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After the Blues finish off a 6-1 win, Donovan and Burleson are glad to have a chance to enjoy themselves before turning their attention back to the Cardinals and Opening Day.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Zane finishes them off and, while grateful for the girl's surprise assist, orders her to hide upstairs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Feeling grateful?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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When Trump won the GOP nomination, these planners (many of whom were former Trump staffers, appointees or admirers) were delighted.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In October 2023, CNN met Quigley’s two middle-school-age daughters, who seemed delighted to spend time with her.—
Kate Bolduan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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The movie debuts on May 23 and if its profits compensate for Snow White's loss then Disney may get its happy ending after all.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The famous 'happy Woody stretches' started becoming a daily thing.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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This may explain why 91% of workers with a mentor report being satisfied with their jobs.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Stories of appeasement remind us that some people may never be satisfied—no matter how much one gives into them.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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