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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
In the third installment of the Skyland series, the best-selling author writes a love story of female friendship, sacrifice, and finding true happiness.
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Monique Wilson, Glamour, 11 May 2025
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Facebook launched in 2004 as a college-exclusive network and expanded into the mainstream in subsequent years.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The announcement of a new pope brought Katherine Gehl, a parishioner at Holy Name, tears of happiness.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
In reality, former presidents have led complex lives of happiness and loss, withdrawal and engagement.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Monique Wilson, Glamour, 11 May 2025
Read more Deactivating Facebook leads to jump in happiness, major new study finds
Elon Musk reacts to Joe Rogan Meta glasses remark
Parents' phone use may harm kids' health and development
Facebook launched in 2004 as a college-exclusive network and expanded into the mainstream in subsequent years.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The announcement of a new pope brought Katherine Gehl, a parishioner at Holy Name, tears of happiness.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
In reality, former presidents have led complex lives of happiness and loss, withdrawal and engagement.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So think about joy as the experience and happiness as the idea.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And contentment, when it's translated from a lot of ancient texts, means unconditional wholeness.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Think a 24-hour concierge, a 2,600-square-foot fitness center, and a residents’ lounge.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Outside of Madison Square Garden was chaotic bliss.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But the bliss ended mere minutes later when, in a shocking moment of irony (reminiscent to when Serena became a handmaid herself in season five), a handmaid was waiting for the Whartons in their parlor.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Special plants can provide a certain enjoyment or hold a symbolic meaning.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The concept took off quite quickly, boosted by the timely relevance of Covid in 2020.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The cultural relevance of games means that these opportunities are multiplying.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Their satisfaction often stems not just from external success but from crafting careers that resonate with their values and beliefs.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Success is not black and white; each situation brings challenges and satisfaction, and there is no absolute success or failure.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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These two veterans of a long, bloody war have mostly outlived their usefulness to their respective causes.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The future usefulness for residents and visitors ultimately will depend on speed, frequency, and how rail compares with driving, said RTD board member Karen Benker, who attended the meetings in Washington, D.C.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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