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Recent Examples of thankfully
The episode thankfully doesn't conclude without catching us up with fan-favorite Spencer, last seen reluctantly agreeing to smuggle booze into Fort Worth.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
In a brutal 90 minutes, I got peppered with dozens of shots, allowed 10 goals and, thankfully, saw my keeper days quickly come to an end in youth soccer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
But, thankfully, New York Fashion Week — and its flurry of eye-catching street style looks — is here to lift our moods.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Key just about toes the line on the right side of The Office’s oblivious chatterbox Michael Scott, and aside from some predictable developments, the film thankfully never tips into full saccharine or sentimental.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
In a brutal 90 minutes, I got peppered with dozens of shots, allowed 10 goals and, thankfully, saw my keeper days quickly come to an end in youth soccer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
But, thankfully, New York Fashion Week — and its flurry of eye-catching street style looks — is here to lift our moods.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Key just about toes the line on the right side of The Office’s oblivious chatterbox Michael Scott, and aside from some predictable developments, the film thankfully never tips into full saccharine or sentimental.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankfully
Adverb
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Ristorante Italia Only one of the Borromean Islands has a permanent community, and fortunately for visitors, this absolutely charming restaurant is part of it.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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The order was fortunately blocked by India’s Supreme Court.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In any case, luckily for Victoria this is a lot less likely to happen now that Gaitok has retrieved the handgun from the Ratcliff suite, after a long and almost fruitless search.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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There’s only one Tree Hill, but luckily for fans, Sophia Bush and pals are giving the show a second life.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The camera briefly pans away to showcase another camel happily munching on the snacks when suddenly Slaton begins screaming, and a quick pan reveals that another camel is chomping on her upper arm.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, on this season of The Bachelor, Ellis is finally getting his happily ever after.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Thankfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankfully. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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