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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
For someone like me this approached perfect happiness.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Eager to add this sense of happiness to your own home?
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Eager to add this sense of happiness to your own home?
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
Noun
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From start to finish at these Games, her joy has been written all over her face.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One fan advocated for the couple, and encouraged users to remember the joys of innocent affection.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their contentment and their connection is undeniable.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most common feelings reflected contentment rather than passion.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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External pressure, such as weight stigma and pressure from coaches and family, media and societal standards of fitness and team culture around dieting and weight, also place athletes at high risk for eating disorders.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both nations got a head start on Norway in terms of infrastructure and cultural relevance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Success wasn’t guaranteed, but these cues were often enough to signal relevance.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indulgence of such desires can lead to an escalation of the hunger, rather than contented satisfaction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America on Thursday expressed satisfaction that the majority of the claims against it were dismissed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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