1
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
Her return to Chicago was full of love from the Sky faithful — and Reese was thankful for the support.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Other fans were simply thankful for the sauce's return.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Aaron Goldenthal said the family business is thankful for its customers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many voters were extremely thankful that their governor had rejected costly federal overreach into Florida that would have destroyed the state economy while failing to effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Other fans were simply thankful for the sauce's return.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Aaron Goldenthal said the family business is thankful for its customers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many voters were extremely thankful that their governor had rejected costly federal overreach into Florida that would have destroyed the state economy while failing to effectively prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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Rinker, whose last few years have been filled with loss, is just glad to be home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew coach Dave DeHaan is certainly glad for that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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While supporters of school choice and education reform like myself are grateful for his clashes with the teachers unions at the time, that was also what effectively killed his subsequent efforts at the governorship in 2018 and now 2026.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Not everyone in the Israeli government is pleased with the ceasefire deal.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Coaches may not be pleased if star tackle football players opt to play flag instead.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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However, off the pitch, an appreciative crowd certainly delivered.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The majority of the jokes come off as more asserted than delighted.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Many of those staying are fans of the Surrey Hills Beaverbrook original, deliriously happy that there’s now an equally stylish offshoot in the capital, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Duolingo is about to make a lot of language learners very happy.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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When the debt is satisfied, or the order is lifted or expires, your employer has to stop garnishing your pay.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The company also offers a 30-day return policy for users who aren’t satisfied.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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