as in fortunately
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Recent Examples of thankfully
The shows were captured for archival purposes — and, thankfully, they’ve now been revived for commercial release.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
And thankfully for the people all the way in the back row at Coachella, that means Tyla is sporting the most vivid, can't-miss manicures of the moment.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Later that day, Ellie gets ready for the barn dance by using her pocket knife — sanitized with alcohol first, thankfully — to slice up the bite on her stomach.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The options are thankfully a bit more contained there: peanut butter cream pie, cheesecake, key lime pie, or a pretzel brownie topped with ice cream.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
And thankfully for the people all the way in the back row at Coachella, that means Tyla is sporting the most vivid, can't-miss manicures of the moment.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Later that day, Ellie gets ready for the barn dance by using her pocket knife — sanitized with alcohol first, thankfully — to slice up the bite on her stomach.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The options are thankfully a bit more contained there: peanut butter cream pie, cheesecake, key lime pie, or a pretzel brownie topped with ice cream.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfully
Adverb
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But fortunately, times have changed and our options are so much better.—
Paige Porter Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2025
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The diagnosis fortunately led Hess and her husband to a physician who specialized in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and to a hospital with a suitable NICU.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Mothers in lockup have a different experience compared to those who aren’t behind bars, as incarceration can impact the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of the mom and her baby, but luckily, programs of support are being established in jails, like Rikers Island’s Doula Program.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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But luckily, the gut-healthy practice of snuggling up with your pup is easy to incorporate.—
Ava Erickson,
Outside Online,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Particularly in chronicling the sacrifices Cassandra happily made for Jane, Miss Austen suggests that there was always more than one way for a woman to lead a fulfilling life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Your local mechanic shop will happily offer to change this filter for you during oil changes.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Thankfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfully. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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