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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
The personal finance website evaluated all 50 states using 30 metrics, including depression rate, income growth, and unemployment rate, along with other factors that can contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction in the population.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The research team used a scale called the Life Ladder to estimate the happiness levels of 123 countries.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
More generally, Europeans' personal happiness levels have seemingly gravitated away from church and children, the traditional sources of meaning, and toward a discomfiting positive correlation with the size of a nation's welfare state.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
The research team used a scale called the Life Ladder to estimate the happiness levels of 123 countries.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
More generally, Europeans' personal happiness levels have seemingly gravitated away from church and children, the traditional sources of meaning, and toward a discomfiting positive correlation with the size of a nation's welfare state.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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Each volunteer visit is designed to bring joy and advocate for therapy animals, which includes addressing misconceptions.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Growing for decades on the Russ family’s upstate property, the grand tree has been an integral part of the family’s milestones, but the longtime New Yorkers can’t wait to share its joy with the world.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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More than anyone, Resh Lakish would have been entitled to look back on a life of personal transformation and learning with great contentment.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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But even your day-to-day routines that affect your fitness and health could see some major changes too.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s a special sort of bliss that comes from a dumb action game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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This coaster is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Power of Cinema Award honors an individual or organization whose actions through storytelling have advanced the significance and social relevance of film in today’s modern culture.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earn valuable welcome bonuses with a Chase card Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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For current renters who dream of owning a home, Calesa Township’s lease satisfaction program will help make the transition from renting to owning as smooth as possible.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reserve outfielder Alex Call is a big believer in the usefulness of simulation.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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But with the advent of new materials and technologies in the latter half of the 20th century, many of these styles outlived their usefulness in the original contexts they were meant to be worn.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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