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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2
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
Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Rita Ora is grateful to her younger self for freezing her eggs.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Both women said they were honored and grateful for the nomination.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone is terrified but grateful for this gift Ennis and Gary have given them.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Rita Ora is grateful to her younger self for freezing her eggs.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Both women said they were honored and grateful for the nomination.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone is terrified but grateful for this gift Ennis and Gary have given them.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
Adjective
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Like Scheepers, Musu is thankful her boss has been supportive and understanding of her circumstances.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Snell, for his part, is thankful to be throwing again without shoulder pain.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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After scoring a more mortal 21 points in Thursday’s 112-105 win against Milwaukee – the Heat’s seventh victory in a row – Adebayo was circumspect, appreciative and reflective about making history.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This fresh and vibrant salad is delicious warm or cold, as a nutritious lunch or shared at a gathering, said Madeleine Olivia.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
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This two-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier or more delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nonetheless, Rodin found the piece delightful.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ellis, a certified trainer whose résumé spans service dogs, canine film stars, and everything in between, is putting her expertise to work in the most delightful way possible.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Volunteers dedicate their time to community education in an effort to make gardening accessible and enjoyable for all.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Maybe this is the attitude that has made it into (for me, at least still enjoyable) slow television.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While everyone was nice enough and ready to help when asked, the service is a bit more hands-off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But this sweet, deep man deserves a fuller accounting.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Total decadence—sweet and savory with a little kick.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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