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thankfully

ADVERB
gratefully
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Antonyms
WEAK
rudely thanklessly unappreciatively ungratefully


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Thankfully, the U.S. acquitted itself adequately, reaching the first knockout round, when the team was promptly clipped—on July 4, no less—by the eventual winner, Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Thankfully, I know that God is in charge and already has a plan, no matter my choice of action.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Thankfully, many of my own anchor ingredients happen to be fairly budget-friendly: rice, greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, lemons, tortillas, cabbage, beans, eggs, chicken thighs, coconut milk, good olive oil and sourdough.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Thankfully, Kristine Froseth adds pep as a bimbo who hasn’t yet learned how to talk as leadenly as everyone else.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Thankfully, he’d let me move the operation from the litter box into the shop in the basement.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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