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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
felt nothing but gladness at seeing her best friend beat her out for the award
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
the children's gladness was evident as they opened their Christmas presents
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladness
Noun
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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 -
The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The picture evokes Sunday-afternoon contentment, when nature and faith and the body converge to create a moment of true grace.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
17 July 2025
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This type of contentment is also related to community spirit.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 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
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even then, though, the total experience is so disorienting that its mere existence is half the pleasure.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Companies with robust internal communication strategies experience a 25% increase in productivity and up to 30% higher employee satisfaction.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Xfinity pros and cons Xfinity offers wide coverage, affordable plans and customizable bundles, but often has lower customer satisfaction, extra fees and price hikes after promotional periods.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These pretty little shortcakes are a delight to make and enjoy—the perfect way to spend an afternoon with Grandma!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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The data centers that fuel AI have already gobbled up all of the content on just about every website visible on the internet.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Gladness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladness. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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