Definition of "thankfully" []

• In a thankful manner. (adverb)
• Also used as a synonym of fortunately. (adverb)

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• "A very happy birthday to Sarah, who thankfully is a much more organized mom than Renee!"
• "Maybe everyone needs to step back and take a deep breath, that thankfully is still free."
• "And that, thankfully, is where I stopped blathering on."