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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 singer believes that her community and her people deserve happiness and deserve to live their lives fully.
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Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
In the ongoing Harvard study, researchers discovered an association between happiness and longevity, and other studies show that chronic stress and depression are associated with a higher risk of developing diseases and mortality.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Sometimes, adds Waldinger, these casual conversations can lead to deeper conversations and a greater sense of connection in our lives, which add to our happiness.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
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Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
In the ongoing Harvard study, researchers discovered an association between happiness and longevity, and other studies show that chronic stress and depression are associated with a higher risk of developing diseases and mortality.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Sometimes, adds Waldinger, these casual conversations can lead to deeper conversations and a greater sense of connection in our lives, which add to our happiness.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
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Indeed, hearing about your trips could bring them a lot of joy.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Motherhood has been the greatest joy of my life.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Those who smooth everything over, who perform contentment rather than feel it, slowly drain that account without either partner quite knowing why.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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While hedonic wellbeing often stems from minor and fleeting pleasures, such as the enjoyment people get from eating delicious food or watching something funny, eudaimonic pleasures refer to experiences that provide a deeper, more profound sense of accomplishment or contentment.—
Markham Heid,
Time,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Attached is an expansive fitness center and an outdoor fitness area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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That focus gives his practice a very specific kind of relevance.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The apparent conflict highlights the ambiguous rules around recall status and its relevance in a trial that’s been peppered with globe-trotting billionaires.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Within months, customer satisfaction had fallen sharply and service quality had grown inconsistent.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Seeing clients reorient themselves from uncertain to unstoppable is one of the most rewarding parts of her work, and this satisfaction continues to guide her momentum.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Besides its aesthetic appearance and usefulness as an herb, dill also helps deter aphids from the garden—always a threat to roses.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Jefferson proved his usefulness soon after his arrival, when he was placed on a committee with John Dickinson to draft a declaration—not the declaration, which was still a year away, but rather a list of complaints for King George III.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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