Examples of joy in a Sentence
Noun
Their sorrow turned to joy.
I can hardly express the joy I felt at seeing her again.
Seeing her again brought tears of joy to my eyes.
The flowers are a joy to behold!
What a joy it was to see her again.
Verb
the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor
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Noun
Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: Discover the joy and benefits of growing your own vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Discover what brings you joy, and experience life to the fullest.
—Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
For those seeking joy and playful energy, the Serendipity palette captures life’s little moments of delight.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joy. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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