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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grateful people
gracious people
appreciative people
generous-hearted people
generous-minded people
charitable people
grateful thanks
a grateful heart
grateful tears
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Recent Examples of grateful
Clark has been grateful to watch the growth of interest in her sport during her time playing basketball at Iowa and then into her rookie season with the Fever last year.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, Hurts is grateful for the chance to play once more at the Super Bowl.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The Value of Parents' Support Simkins and Margolis both have close relationships with their own parents and are grateful for their support.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
But his casual disregard for the Constitution sends another message, one that should make Americans grateful for the restraining influence of an independent judiciary.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
This year, Hurts is grateful for the chance to play once more at the Super Bowl.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The Value of Parents' Support Simkins and Margolis both have close relationships with their own parents and are grateful for their support.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
But his casual disregard for the Constitution sends another message, one that should make Americans grateful for the restraining influence of an independent judiciary.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grateful
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Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere. — Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) February 14, 2025 The Dolphins will clear $2.9 million in cap space by releasing the standout running back.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The two friends also were thankful for their friends and family who were on the boat.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
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Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video above to hear the appreciative words that left a father in tears.—
Allison Moses,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Hart and Weir sat together at a front table taking in the 16 performances feting them with Hart often smiling broadly and swaying along while Weir appeared more stoic, though appreciative.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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As always, British television is delightful and very confusing.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s sweet and admirable, but does anyone doubt by this point that Sinatra isn’t reading every single text/email/carrier pigeon note sent in Paradise?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Grateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grateful. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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