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 fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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3
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 lucky
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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5
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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a happy ending
a happy birthday
a happy marriage
happy memories
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Recent Examples of happy
But not every New Yorker is happy about the idea of coyotes living among us.
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David Lei, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Similarly, McDowell has fun chewing the scenery, but his villain is just a traumatized guy trying to get back to his happy place… not exactly the equal of heavyweights like Khan or Chang.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Employees who worked from home were happier and as – if not more – productive.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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David Lei, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Similarly, McDowell has fun chewing the scenery, but his villain is just a traumatized guy trying to get back to his happy place… not exactly the equal of heavyweights like Khan or Chang.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Employees who worked from home were happier and as – if not more – productive.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Among those delighted to see this behavior from Grok was Andrew Torba, CEO of Gab, an X alternative that is a hotbed for white supremacists and Nazis.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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In July, 2011 Coughlin was fortunate to attend an event with the Dalai Lama on his visit to Chicago.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While fans are still having a hard time getting over the departure of Luka, the Mavs were at least fortunate to win the NBA Draft Lottery back in May.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Despite the penalty, Piastri's fans were not satisfied.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The people forced to live alongside thousands of pigs aren’t satisfied.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These guys were all stone cold losers who just got lucky, or almost lucky.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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That’s where a solid and comfortable sandal comes in, and lucky for you, Zappos is holding a huge summer sale on thousands of options.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Each piece has a sturdy coated iron frame that’s rust-resistant and suitable for year-round outdoor exposure, while the chairs are covered in a quick-drying breathable fabric that’s fade- and UV-resistant.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Football has become obsessed with globalisation, but the sport — as opposed to the business — is still fuelled by what happens at a local level.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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Studios is out with Alicia Silverstone in erotic thriller Pretty Thing as a successful executive in a torrid affair with a younger man (Karl Glusman) who becomes obsessed with her.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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But through that time, the boy has received appropriate care.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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When asked by the judge near the start of Wednesday’s hours-long hearing, attorneys for the parties could not reach an agreement on an appropriate value for the sanctions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2025
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Critics of Greene's bill are worried that the legislation could disproportionately benefit higher-income individuals, who naturally stand to make more profits from a home sale.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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One of the biggest shifts since the time of Rose is that far fewer Americans are worried about this potential problem.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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