thankfully
Britishadverb
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showing gratitude or appreciation
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informal fortunately
thankfully she was not injured
Usage
The use of thankfully to mean fortunately was formerly considered incorrect by many people, but has now become acceptable in informal contexts
Example Sentences
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While thankfully everyone was safe after one of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rockets blew up on Thursday night, it’s a reminder of the inherent risks of the space sector.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“In a couple of years they might be, but thankfully it’s a big state.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“I thankfully haven’t come across such ‘churning’ firsthand with any of my clients.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The rest of the world, thankfully, has stopped listening.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
I quickly scan the hall—no sign of either Phil or Lisa, thankfully.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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