Examples of joyous in a Sentence
a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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And a joyous Tatis has most often been a transcendent Tatis.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Many communities canceled festivities following the crackdown on protesters in January, while others have organized smaller, quieter versions of the usually joyous celebration.
—Amy Taxin, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
What is typically a joyous holiday meant to kick off the Persian new year feels drastically different this year as many in Atlanta’s Iranian community worry about the safety of their relatives overseas.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For others, there is power in joyous community.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Many communities canceled festivities following the crackdown on protesters in January, while others have organized smaller, quieter versions of the usually joyous celebration.
—Amy Taxin, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
What is typically a joyous holiday meant to kick off the Persian new year feels drastically different this year as many in Atlanta’s Iranian community worry about the safety of their relatives overseas.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For others, there is power in joyous community.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyous
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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