jocundity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jocundity
Noun
  • What followed was, fittingly, pure glee.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
  • That feeling of getting glee from seeing other people get their comeuppance.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sound of wheels hitting concrete blends with bursts of laughter and cheers.
    Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Trump was greeted with loud cheers from people across the street and a smattering of boos inside, according to social media video and reporters.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Jocundity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocundity. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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