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
Although at the end of his life, my dad had managed to accumulate more than enough money to keep him and my mom happy, he was obsessed about money, probably due to his own difficult upbringing and the trauma associated with it.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Although single, Miller appeared to be in a happy relationship and, from the photos on his own Facebook page, happy in his adventures.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, when their happy day rolled around, both her parents felt enough to travel and surprised her by making the trip.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Again, loyal to her friends and a good person; happy and just a really good person.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Although single, Miller appeared to be in a happy relationship and, from the photos on his own Facebook page, happy in his adventures.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, when their happy day rolled around, both her parents felt enough to travel and surprised her by making the trip.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Again, loyal to her friends and a good person; happy and just a really good person.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Your local animal shelter will be delighted to receive them as a donation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The majority of the jokes come off as more asserted than delighted.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Some lucky kids got some very special visitors on Wednesday.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, December 10, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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And although 96 percent of leaders believe that AI can reduce the administrative burden of patient engagement, only 5 percent were satisfied with the technology available to support them through common challenges.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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May your cravings be satisfied and your bellies full!—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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What more fortunate situation could there be, for a person, than to be glad of having been wrong?—
John Darnielle,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
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Most of the men recover quickly, but Jerrell Teague (Elijah Collins) isn’t as fortunate.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Sand was delivered in eight truckloads on Wednesday, and then spread across the arena floor to build a sand court that is suitable for the world’s best beach volleyball players.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The trial was repeatedly delayed because of difficulties finding suitable translators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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But in addition to the usual work and Pulse, Stephany’s team in the same time frame also performed an autopsy of Grimmie, 22, the singer who was shot to death June 10, 2016, by an obsessed fan during a post-concert meet-and-greet.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Her dad became obsessed with a jumbo-sized Adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 Trionda Pro Official Match Soccer Ball displayed at a Dick’s.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Hartmann is pleased to have brought attention to the conservation efforts bringing the northern bald ibis back to Europe.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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But attorney Gabi Silver, who previously represented one of the men in the original case before Hartig, said the judge made the appropriate call for a low-level, non-assaultive felony case against a client with no prior criminal record.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Telehealth appointments can help parents assess symptoms and determine appropriate care levels without exposing sick children to additional germs in waiting rooms.—
Yolande Clark-Jackson,
Parents,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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