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Definitions

thankfully

ADVERB
gratefully
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
rudely thanklessly unappreciatively ungratefully


Example Sentences

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The worst-case military scenarios thankfully have been far off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But thankfully, that’s not what we are seeing today, even with surging oil prices and a softening labor market.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"The IRA hadn't gone away at that stage, the IRA have thankfully gone away and that is the difference between that period and this period."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Unbeknown to him, Mik's job had also taken her elsewhere but thankfully, her colleagues forwarded his letter.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The cool morning breeze and clouds thankfully shielded us from the otherwise oppressive heat.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed