1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
made bread for the first time and was happy with the tasty result
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2
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a happy discovery, finding the letter that would prove her innocence
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as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
has been much happier ever since she moved
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as in fortunate
having good luck
the happy person who is both appreciated and rewarded for all his hard work
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the wine was a happy complement to such a fine meal
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as in obsessed
having extreme or relentless concern
poll-happy pundits just care about which political candidate is winning, and never about the issues
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Recent Examples of happy
Weah, 26, of New York, is happy to be a person who can inspire future generations of athletes.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Although the season two finale seemed to give Cherish her happy ending, with an Emmy Award and a healthy personal life, King and Kudrow always left the door open for more.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The 2026-27 NFL schedule is not going to make those fans any happier.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Very happy to have this conversation.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 May 2026
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Although the season two finale seemed to give Cherish her happy ending, with an Emmy Award and a healthy personal life, King and Kudrow always left the door open for more.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The 2026-27 NFL schedule is not going to make those fans any happier.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Very happy to have this conversation.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy
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Having immersed himself in Metheny’s expansive artistic oeuvre for several decades, Patton is beyond delighted to now be taking an even deeper dive, nightly on stage, alongside the guitarist whose music has been a constant inspiration to him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As keen watersport enthusiasts, we were delighted by the array of options available at both Soneva resorts, always starting our days with an early morning snorkel, whether it was accessed via a slide or a short walk across the beach.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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The typically nine-person panel of global filmmakers, actors, and artists is tasked with reviewing around 20 films before deciding the competition’s winners and awarding the prestigious Palme d’Or to one lucky film.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Starmer is lucky in that there are three plausible alternatives to him as leader, and all of them are, in different ways, stymied.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Everyone went home after dessert, around midnight, incredibly satisfied.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Low-molecular hyaluronic acids seep deep into skin to attract moisture, keeping it soft, supple, and supremely satisfied.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Others were fortunate enough to pursue their craft full-time but may have started out bagging groceries.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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And that is for a writer fortunate enough to be working at minimum.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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By that point, then owner James Dolan, the controversial businessman whose family has a controlling interest in the companies that oversee MSG and the New York Knicks, cast the team out of New York City and up to Westchester County Center, a microdome more suitable for high schoolers.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle, the obsessed vigilante waging a one-man war on crime.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Six months prior, while Tzagournis was out of town, her daughter and 4-year-old son had become obsessed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Carnevali must have been pleased for his friend, Beppe Marotta, the Inter president.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Modlin, the owner of the Virginia manufacturer, is pleased with Washington’s focus on returning manufacturing jobs that have been outsourced to other countries.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal heard arguments Friday, May 8, from both the city and state regarding the appropriate penalty amount for violating state housing laws, as well as the effective start date for those fines.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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What is appropriate to appropriate?—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Happy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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