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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 Happy Vibes, Think Yellow Yellow brings the sunshine in; researchers hypothesize that much like the sun, yellow boosts levels of the happiness hormone serotonin.
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Smalley stood in for those writers who suggest embracing good-enoughness on a purely personal level, as a strategy for happiness and success.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Rian is similarly hamstrung by inarticulacy and masculine angst, but his storyline feels the least convincing, as if fashioned only to prove money can’t buy happiness, even if Cole convincingly suggests unspoken depths.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s music isn’t built for long-term happiness.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2026
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Smalley stood in for those writers who suggest embracing good-enoughness on a purely personal level, as a strategy for happiness and success.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Rian is similarly hamstrung by inarticulacy and masculine angst, but his storyline feels the least convincing, as if fashioned only to prove money can’t buy happiness, even if Cole convincingly suggests unspoken depths.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s music isn’t built for long-term happiness.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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For every grousing old-timer who felt that Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman was contaminating the genre came another who expressed sheer joy that such a show even existed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The death of two of his sons in previous years formed the background, but Cave’s themes are hopefulness and the joy that lives at the far side of grief.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Miller knelt down in the middle of it all with a wry look of contentment.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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These muted in-between tones promote quiet contentment, versus the excitement stirred by pure red or yellow.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Guests of the hotel will also have exclusive access to a fitness center, the entrance of which is next to the spa.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Pent, for example, has redefined how your fitness gear can look with ultra-chic workout wares like its Colmia Horizontal Dumbells set in an elegant mix of harwood, steel and leather.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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This ride is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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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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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Elizabeth Gravier,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The upside is relevance and reach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Within months, customer satisfaction had fallen sharply and service quality had grown inconsistent.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Seeing clients reorient themselves from uncertain to unstoppable is one of the most rewarding parts of her work, and this satisfaction continues to guide her momentum.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Having thus proved his usefulness — and that there’s no task too lowly for this factotum to unquestioningly carry out — Henri is duly hired and suddenly his fortunes are on the rise.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Besides its aesthetic appearance and usefulness as an herb, dill also helps deter aphids from the garden—always a threat to roses.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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