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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
her happiness was complete when she got her very own house
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
finally found true happiness as a doctor in a poor rural area
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as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the striking happiness of the phrase "fatal attraction" as the title for an erotic thriller
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Recent Examples of happiness
His health, happiness, and long-term future will always remain our top priority.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The people of Third Mainland Bridge stuck in traffic with Miriam would always remember the fizzy happiness in these details.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
His health, happiness and long-term future will always remain our top priority.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
While travel has indeed been proven to improve happiness, these effects are often short-lived, fading soon after returning to work or within weeks of coming home.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The people of Third Mainland Bridge stuck in traffic with Miriam would always remember the fizzy happiness in these details.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
His health, happiness and long-term future will always remain our top priority.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
While travel has indeed been proven to improve happiness, these effects are often short-lived, fading soon after returning to work or within weeks of coming home.
—Kelsey Eisen, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
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Indeed, hearing about your trips could bring them a lot of joy.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Motherhood has been the greatest joy of my life.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Musgraves’s core concern on Middle of Nowhere is reaching a place of self-sufficiency and contentment untangled from the worry of navigating others’ bad moods.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Every post-beach bike ride back to our villa was wrapped in a peaceful, quiet contentment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The Federation of State Medical Boards has recommended that licensing applications limit questions to current conditions affecting fitness to practice, rather than to historical diagnoses.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Behind the classic white facade are modern amenities such as the luxurious Aspira Spa, a fitness center, and an on-site culinary school.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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That focus gives his practice a very specific kind of relevance.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The apparent conflict highlights the ambiguous rules around recall status and its relevance in a trial that’s been peppered with globe-trotting billionaires.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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This is one of the lowest satisfaction rates in the country, about 10 percentage points behind the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The evaluations are designed to measure the quality and performance of health plans on the basis of patient satisfaction and the use of clinically appropriate tests and treatments.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Value of major league teams apparently held by owners is based on personal desires, preferences and judgments for their usefulness.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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