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
And while some tired players in the postgame have said at least they are assured a point from getting past 60 minutes, Hynes stressed that nobody is happy with just making it to overtime, and that second point is vitally important when the standings are so tight.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Dunn is very happy to have Mullan as the star that the film is anchored by.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Although their transition from pen pals to partners is a rocky one, this is a Julia Quinn book, so a happy ending is guaranteed.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Vrabel adjusted the defense away from a blitz-happy scheme meant to rattle Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Dunn is very happy to have Mullan as the star that the film is anchored by.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Although their transition from pen pals to partners is a rocky one, this is a Julia Quinn book, so a happy ending is guaranteed.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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So when the actress reunited with costars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to film the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, her twins were delighted.—
Tabitha Britt,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dim antique lighting, picture frames covering every inch of the walls, and a centralized bar filled with buzzy characters sit at the heart of a room anchored by a few coveted tables, where leaning in and brushing shoulders with a lucky counterpart is inevitable.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Let go of how your inspo lands for now, and be satisfied to plant a seed.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Let go of how your inspo lands for now, be satisfied to plant a seed.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh and the Chargers seem equally fortunate to land McDaniel, an ideal candidate for the crucial job of directing Herbert’s career into something worthy of his prodigious talent.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Although the overall economy grows faster than inflation most of the time, small business has not been so fortunate.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dean Blunt-like guitar strums establish calm before the storm, which arrives with a waltzing rhythm suitable for a first dance.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to SurreyLive, the Loseley Park house was constructed expressly to entertain Elizabeth, who’d complained of the lack of suitable dwellings in the area.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Isaia Huron’s Concubiana is truly a masterpiece, and I haven’t been so obsessed with a project from start to finish since Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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The film, about a novelist who is kidnapped by an obsessed fan, stars James Caan and Kathy Bates, who won an Academy Award for her performance.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her director wasn’t pleased, but her director’s approval hadn’t gotten her anywhere in the past.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The look on his face was pleased, flattered, almost boyish.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The colors of the shoe remain accurate, with a bright red nubuck upper, white leather overlays, black details and a 49ers-appropriate gold mesh underlay and heel Nike Air embroidery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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