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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
told his friends that marriage had brought him a felicity that he had never known before
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the elderly couple counted their grandchildren as their most cherished felicities
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as in happiness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the telling felicity of the epigraphs that precede each chapter of the novel
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Recent Examples of felicity
With a band of this size there are felicities in the orchestration, not least in the elegant writing for woodwinds, but even those are smudged by a poor sound design that runs the gamut from loud to much louder.
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
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David Benedict, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
When such utterances are spoken in jest or in pretense, not all the felicity conditions are satisfied and the magic doesn’t happen.
—Kai Von Fintel, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2023
The golden message responsible for all this health and felicity?
—Gillian Silverman, The New Yorker, 15 July 2023
His grandfather, the late scriptwriter Inder Raj Anand wrote both social dramas and mainstream Bollywood films with equal felicity, and uncle Tinnu Anand was a noted director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicity
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis says Connecticut could be forced to pay tens of millions extra to support food stamp benefits while about 34,000 residents, including children, are at risk of losing at least some assistance.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Research shows that the act of mindfully enjoying an experience amplifies our happiness.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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On July 4, 1776, 56 signatories to the Declaration of Independence signed their death warrants to secure unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through, among other things, government by the consent of the governed.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Episode 3 begins with Jeremiah and Belly in post-engagement bliss.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Brosnan also gave his blessing for Taylor-Johnson.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Instead of taking this as a personal attack, start to look at it as a blessing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Amenities include a clubhouse with a movie theater; art studio; fitness center and dance room; a game room and card room; salon for hair appointments, manicures, pedicures and massages; a media center and indoor and outdoor lounge areas.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the gorgeous Casa Lago Beverly Hills, producer and actor DeVon Franklin and fitness coach Maria Castillo tied the knot in a beautiful lakeside celebration in front of the Los Angeles skyline.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And from the art department’s point of view, what a boon.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Affiliate marketing and publisher commerce content could lose relevance if agents bypass their links entirely.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the company is fighting back by working to rebuild cultural relevance, starting with football and expanding into team sports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Felicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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