thankfully

Example Sentences

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The rest of the world, thankfully, has stopped listening.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Thompson, thankfully, doesn’t act like a famous person.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The other moment where West loses his composure is in recalling the 1991 HIV diagnosis of Mr. Johnson, who, thankfully, contributes much here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Sophie met the prosecutor before the trial and said "thankfully he was very nice".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Eventually, thankfully, Ernie yapped himself out and fell asleep, snoring so loud he drowned out the crickets and the frogs.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds