1
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was grateful for her neighbor's help after she broke her foot
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
I'm glad for the grateful warmth of the fire on such a cold day
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Recent Examples of grateful
Each one is known for offering exquisite hospitality, with talented teams that go above and beyond to impress grateful guests.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
When one friend is habitually the payer, others may feel grateful, indebted, infantilized or even relieved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Enjoy and be grateful for any and all pleasures in your domestic space.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
He was so blown away and so grateful.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
When one friend is habitually the payer, others may feel grateful, indebted, infantilized or even relieved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Enjoy and be grateful for any and all pleasures in your domestic space.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
He was so blown away and so grateful.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Vigilante and his family lost everything, but were thankful to still have each other.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dominique was just thankful to have him.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Taking a break at the end of a day in London working with Florence, Heffington spoke to Billboard about the pleasant surprises working with Styles and Bad Bunny — and how both projects felt like a form of protest.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There are three main restaurants on site, in addition to several other lodges and grab-and-go options, a truly pleasant diversity of offerings considering the resort’s small size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Nuno went onto the pitch at the final whistle, there were some long, appreciative hugs with some of his former players.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sara Gibbs, executive director of Escondido Community Child Development Center, and Danielle Rush, HR director, graciously thanked Saint Helen Philoptochos and were very appreciative for their generous donation which was above and beyond their expectations, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And while the pieces themselves are delicious, the presentation sets zChocolat apart from all other brands.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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As a bonus, organizing your career change process while things are still good might transform this transition from being a desperate escape into a move from one enjoyable thing to the next.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Arranging her story through standup was so enjoyable for me, as a comedy nerd.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to stay safe The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderland—from the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the distribution goes far beyond the sweet-tea-loving South—Milo’s is sold in 60,000 retail locations, including 4,200 Walmarts as far as Alaska and Hawaii.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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This sweet gray boy came to us as a stray.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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