a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026 Like everyone else driving around Little Havana Monday afternoon, Marlins starting pitcher Tyler Phillips was taken aback by the joyous energy of Scotland’s Tartan Army as 8,000 of their kilt-wearing, fun-loving fans made their way to loanDepot park for the Marlins game against the Texas Rangers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026 In Englewood, their Juneteenth celebrations were joyous and lively but the true meaning of the holiday was never far from top of mind.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
19 June 2026 His sets were joyous and collaborative.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous