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thankfully

ADVERB
gratefully
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WEAK
rudely thanklessly unappreciatively ungratefully


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But my mother thankfully showed an interest despite not being a fan of the game - she could sense how much it meant to me.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

So, Artificial has thankfully found a new home, but this saga may just be the beginning.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

Although she was dressed in a ruffled, all-white dress, they thankfully did not get married on the spot.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Water aerobics was thankfully in the indoor pool, but it was chilly getting out of the water.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

‘Not that it was such a very old petticoat either—for still it would last a great while—and, indeed, she must thankfully say that their petticoats were all very strong.’

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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