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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
Proud to serve Cincinnati, thankful for the people and stories that pass through our doors, and humbled by opportunities like this.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
But thankful for the experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
For that, those in power at United, who are now under more scrutiny than ever, will be thankful.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
By 2030, when the Winter Olympics is in France, Efimova will be 30 and Mitrofanov 32, so the couple is holding on to their Olympic dream — and thankful for the well-wishes in the meantime.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
But thankful for the experience.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
For that, those in power at United, who are now under more scrutiny than ever, will be thankful.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
By 2030, when the Winter Olympics is in France, Efimova will be 30 and Mitrofanov 32, so the couple is holding on to their Olympic dream — and thankful for the well-wishes in the meantime.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
Adjective
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Hornsby is sure glad to have him as a teammate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just glad to have this uniform on.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our parents would have been so grateful if vaccines could have spared us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The people who run thrift stores are grateful for every donation that supports their cause.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the Heat would be pleased to come out of the trade deadline with a single All Star caliber player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Penguins looked like a team that was rather pleased with itself most of the game, attempting to execute near-impossible passes instead of simply going to work against an Ottawa team very much invested in a blue-collar game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Harden took the job, and Louie in the first season is a man worn down by his reliance on alcohol but also respectful and appreciative toward everyone in the hospital.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Benito’s reps confirmed in a press release that the happy couple wasn’t just an act for the show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn’s comeback is in some ways the perfect Olympic story—happy ending be-damned.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because many meals are calorie-controlled, some people may need to add snacks or sides to feel fully satisfied, since meals that are too low in calories or protein may leave you hungry.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Downtown businesses are extremely satisfied with the DDA’s performance.—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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