1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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2
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in fortunate
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
The imminent arrival is some happy news in what has thus far been a difficult year for Princess Eugenie and the wider royal family.
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Vogue, 4 May 2026
The couple are co-chairs of tonight’s Met Gala with Amazon as the lead sponsor, and not everybody is happy about it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
For now, however, investors appear happy to look past those risks.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Haylie Duff is happy to help out by sorting fresh produce at Feeding America in Austin Texas.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Vogue, 4 May 2026
The couple are co-chairs of tonight’s Met Gala with Amazon as the lead sponsor, and not everybody is happy about it.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 May 2026
For now, however, investors appear happy to look past those risks.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Haylie Duff is happy to help out by sorting fresh produce at Feeding America in Austin Texas.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As keen watersport enthusiasts, we were delighted by the array of options available at both Soneva resorts, always starting our days with an early morning snorkel, whether it was accessed via a slide or a short walk across the beach.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Host cities like Houston will be lucky to break even.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Because even the coachless get lucky sometimes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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In general, the protein in yogurt can help keep you full and satisfied for a long time.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Except perhaps for those rare and fortunate circumstances when a satire gains enough momentum to be read by a wide enough audience to penetrate public discourse, the kind of change satire makes has always been at the level of the individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The Blue Jays feel fortunate the Twins did move Varland, who was stunned when Zoll called with the news.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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By that point, then owner James Dolan, the controversial businessman whose family has a controlling interest in the companies that oversee MSG and the New York Knicks, cast the team out of New York City and up to Westchester County Center, a microdome more suitable for high schoolers.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Six months prior, while Tzagournis was out of town, her daughter and 4-year-old son had become obsessed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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About half of the sales go to Chinese buyers, who are even more obsessed with pigeons than the Belgians.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carnevali must have been pleased for his friend, Beppe Marotta, the Inter president.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The Messings, to their credit, ultimately agreed that a social-rehabilitation program was the appropriate path for me.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Not only atypical job seekers like me, but also people looking for housing, appropriate medical treatment, and a fair financial shake from lenders.—
Michelle Dally,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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