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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
That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.
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Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Managers who build this leadership skill recognize rising stress signals and adjust before that pressure spills onto their teams, protecting trust and employee happiness.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 29-year-old said that Hershey’s happiness as the real gold campaign stood out to her because the moments of happiness throughout the process are what matter most.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
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Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Managers who build this leadership skill recognize rising stress signals and adjust before that pressure spills onto their teams, protecting trust and employee happiness.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 29-year-old said that Hershey’s happiness as the real gold campaign stood out to her because the moments of happiness throughout the process are what matter most.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That contentment was like a gentle wind on a hot day, or a few drops of rain during a drought – natural, humane happiness.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Teaching contentment and perspective early on can reduce unhealthy comparisons later.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2026
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Each resort offers all-suite accommodations and its own freshwater pool, fitness center, beach and pool loungers, and complimentary water sports including kayaks and standup paddleboards.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Denise Austin is celebrating nearly four decades in fitness and proving consistency pays off.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rocky strains to convey his evolution from scrapping on the streets of Harlem to luxuriating in wealthy, starstruck domestic bliss.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 6,800 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Stoics sought eudaimonia, a flourishing life rooted in virtue and intentional living, not fleeting enjoyment.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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So rather than chase pop relevance, Beckham exited the music industry.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The brand has come to signify rugged, often uncultured New York grit, its actual working-class relevance and celebration in seminal rap lyrics feeding internet snarkers’ stereotypes of city dwellers.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both provide me satisfaction in my retirement.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Protein powders always felt overhyped — a product category with more marketing than satisfaction.—
Samantha Leal,
Refinery29,
6 Jan. 2026
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Claude can generate research summaries in minutes, McCrory said to Axios, but the usefulness of that output depends heavily on the user’s expertise.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Acceptance may come down to usefulness.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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