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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 rise of dopamine decor has shifted our perspective from designing our homes for others' enjoyment to reimagining our dwellings as havens that spark our own happiness.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
But the dietician, Abhirami Mudliar, really owns our happiness.
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Horatio Clare,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
There was a commitment of trust there by our Founding Fathers in order to make sure that folks had access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
My students don’t want anyone to worry about their future, their safety or their happiness.
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Carolyn O'Laughlin,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
But the dietician, Abhirami Mudliar, really owns our happiness.
—
Horatio Clare,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
There was a commitment of trust there by our Founding Fathers in order to make sure that folks had access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
My students don’t want anyone to worry about their future, their safety or their happiness.
—
Carolyn O'Laughlin,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for happiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happiness
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These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
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The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
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But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
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Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic.
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Reserving Lounge Chairs Planning to wake up early and claim lounge chairs in a prime location on the pool deck with your towels and personal belongings—and then head off to the fitness center, breakfast and to a cupcake decorating demonstration before making your way back to actually use them?
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Top-of-the-line treatments like volcanic hot-stone massages and rejuvenating facials are available, but so is a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, terrace, and small fitness center.
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And then there are amateur collectors like me, who might not know ironstone from porcelain, but whose last day on earth could be spent touching old objects in ignorant bliss.
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That much was clear to the thousands and thousands of fans who packed the streets outside of Madison Square Garden and throughout the five boroughs on Saturday night, celebrating in glorious, delirious bliss after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90, in San Antonio.
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
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Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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“Happiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happiness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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