gladness

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Recent Examples of gladness Over time in Middle English, myrth(e) narrowed to mean joy, amusement, or gladness, often expressed in laughter and festivity. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladness
Noun
  • Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That means more kids can experience the joy of building and imaginative play without frustration.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • To pair that personal contentment with realising his ambition of returning Ferrari to glory would mean everything to Leclerc.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.
    Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Set within the magical world of Harry Potter, this interactive book features two detachable plush characters, a peek-a-boo flap, textured pages, and other sensory elements for baby’s enjoyment.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
    Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Just 45% of respondents under 30 said pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable compared to 51% among ages 30 to 44, 61% ages 45 to 59 and 69% for those 60 or older.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Performance makes up 55 percent of the total score, followed by reputation at 30 percent, accreditation at 10 and resident satisfaction at 5 percent.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • More than eight in 10 employers say that financial wellness boosts job satisfaction, retention, and productivity, according to the report.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Everything about this outfit is a delight — much like the actress herself.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Foodies will enjoy the signature delights of the region, like Tropea onions, spicy nduja sausage spread, and the classic frozen Tartufo, made with layers of mouthwatering gelato.
    Gary Portuesi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In the time since, the Post has shed much of its former staff, some of whom have found success producing the same content on other platforms.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Gladness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladness. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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