1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause
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as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition
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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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Recent Examples of glad
Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Iran is glad to enable Palestinians to fight Tehran’s enemies and absorb the human costs of war, because this arrangement primarily benefits the Islamic Republic.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
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My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Unsurprisingly, Iran is glad to enable Palestinians to fight Tehran’s enemies and absorb the human costs of war, because this arrangement primarily benefits the Islamic Republic.
—Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fashion enthusiast in your life will be delighted to find this wrapped up under their tree!Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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At my house, its matchbooks, coffee mugs, and even wine glasses, and my guests are often delighted by the extra detail.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Biden administration was working on things to incentivize innovation, giving money to people willing to take on zoning challenges.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fans left with new friends and cheerful smiles, feeling lucky to have experienced all The Green Room had to offer, thanks to PATRÓN Tequila. Check out the full gallery HERE!Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Yang arrived at NYU, set on a pre-med path in part to please his parents and in part to indulge his idolization of Sandra Oh in Grey’s Anatomy.Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recently, what pleased Strawberry was getting into the garage and breaking into the leftover cases of beer, causing Mullins to find the pet pig a little worse for wear.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who can smell smoke should be ready to leave, Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid any bright light as this will affect your night vision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Be grateful for that, and help him to find his comfort zone.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lathan is grateful not just to have caught up with Jesse Jackson at the Chicago premiere but to have been working alongside his son.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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