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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
Survivors like Robert Cabral are thankful to be alive, according to CW affiliate WHDH.
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 15 July 2025
The Razorbacks are thankful for landing Wallace, a 4-star prospect who was recruited by home-state Georgia and Georgia Tech along with many other SEC programs.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The official said Hegseth was thankful for Donnelly's service and wished him luck in his next position, adding the secretary was identifying a new nominee to head the 7th Fleet.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 15 July 2025
The Razorbacks are thankful for landing Wallace, a 4-star prospect who was recruited by home-state Georgia and Georgia Tech along with many other SEC programs.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
The official said Hegseth was thankful for Donnelly's service and wished him luck in his next position, adding the secretary was identifying a new nominee to head the 7th Fleet.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankful
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Director Shu Qi is grateful that the team appreciates the film.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Warner was grateful that The Cosby Show was filmed in New York, not Los Angeles.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Art, expanding beyond rice pudding, delighted in making the garum from scratch, showing a flair for rotten fish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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Happy workers create a delicious masterpiece for each delighted customer.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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There are four key stakeholder groups that college presidents must keep happy: students, faculty, donors, and the board of trustees.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Scottsdale also ranked among the happiest cities to live in two years running.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the 71% who use an advisor, only a third are completely satisfied with their advisor’s performance in the last year, according to the Forbes Research 2025 High Net Worth Survey, which was fielded between April and May.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump isn’t satisfied with some of the draft agreements on trade, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on ABC News Sunday.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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“Thankful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankful. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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