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
Attendees were especially excited about the Beetles manicure moments as the happy spring colors helped uplift their moods.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
There were indeed some happy moments, including history-making wins and uplifting musical performances.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
People who feel strongly connected to the night sky report feeling happier and have better mental health, according to a 2024 study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The happiest area was the Warner Bros.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
There were indeed some happy moments, including history-making wins and uplifting musical performances.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
People who feel strongly connected to the night sky report feeling happier and have better mental health, according to a 2024 study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The happiest area was the Warner Bros.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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The games have caught on, and even delighted tourists have decided to join in, as our colleague Alejandra Arteaga showed us from Mexico City.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Smith said the government was lucky to even get access to the messages given the app’s security measures.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Young middle-class Americans should be so lucky.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Testimonials from satisfied patients boast of improved post-op job opportunities and love lives, the idea being that erasing one’s race is a shortcut to equality — as long as the default complexion is white.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But not all the states involved are satisfied with this outcome — especially considering that opening statements began last week in New York in a trial for this case that was expected to last several weeks.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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The view that new housing should be made available to the less fortunate is widely held among voters and progressive politicians.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The timing of her stop was fortunate, Johnson said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Although researchers have so far identified over 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, only a handful of them may be suitable for human visitors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Simulator games suitable for all members of the family have a much larger potential reach.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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There's a reason why everyone is so obsessed with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt these days.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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When Jersey Shore debuted on MTV in 2009, DiCaprio wasn't the only viewer who became obsessed.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Souders is pleased with the agreement and expects the judge to approve it.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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In fact, you might be privately pleased about something that very few – if any – know about.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Alexander said in the Thursday statement that the branch would continue working with lawmakers and the executive branch agencies and resume its search for an appropriate location for the program.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Third, the chilling requirement of four to five hundred hours — the number of winter hours below 45 degrees needed for flowering to occur — eliminates much of Los Angeles as an appropriate locale for nut production.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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