1
as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
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as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Recent Examples of happiness
The personal finance website evaluated all 50 states using 30 metrics, including depression rate, income growth, and unemployment rate, along with other factors that can contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction in the population.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The research team used a scale called the Life Ladder to estimate the happiness levels of 123 countries.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
More generally, Europeans' personal happiness levels have seemingly gravitated away from church and children, the traditional sources of meaning, and toward a discomfiting positive correlation with the size of a nation's welfare state.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The research team used a scale called the Life Ladder to estimate the happiness levels of 123 countries.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
More generally, Europeans' personal happiness levels have seemingly gravitated away from church and children, the traditional sources of meaning, and toward a discomfiting positive correlation with the size of a nation's welfare state.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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More than anyone, Resh Lakish would have been entitled to look back on a life of personal transformation and learning with great contentment.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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But even your day-to-day routines that affect your fitness and health could see some major changes too.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s a special sort of bliss that comes from a dumb action game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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This coaster is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moviegoers' comic enjoyment was so prominent that at one point, a foul-mouthed viewer yelled for everyone to shut up.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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With the Total 90 3 relaunching as a sneaker this year, the Cryoshot series appears set to be the second wave of Nike’s attempt to capitalize on soccer‘s increasing relevance in the lifestyle footwear space.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Koch’s financial philosophy blends personal relevance with practical design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Originally intended to reduce churn and increase graduation rates, student success expanded into something much broader—a blend of traditional academic achievement, personal satisfaction, and even wellness.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Recent pay raises and improved benefits have increased job satisfaction and retention among TSA employees.—
Doyinsola Oladipo,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s attack on Kenvue’s flagship product, which appeared to unnerve even some of his science advisors, was — in a world that’s nearly lost its usefulness — unprecedented.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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