as in enjoyment
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a feeling of happiness or excitement about life
She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
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Recent Examples of joie de vivre
Their six-song debut EP, Uncut Gem, showcases an eclectic, fresh sound that plays off their youthful joie de vivre.
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Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Well, Alana has Kidman’s rosy cheeks and apparent joie de vivre.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Plus, brushing your hair nightly can turn an ordinary task into a beauty ritual, a small act of self-care that adds a touch of joie de vivre to your routine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Amy had a joie de vivre that was uncompromising.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Well, Alana has Kidman’s rosy cheeks and apparent joie de vivre.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Plus, brushing your hair nightly can turn an ordinary task into a beauty ritual, a small act of self-care that adds a touch of joie de vivre to your routine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Amy had a joie de vivre that was uncompromising.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
Noun
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Meg’s Corner: Rivalries need time even if entertaining doesn’t Beyond our collective enjoyment from this weekend’s NWSL action, there was a helpful reminder that this league loves to buck off tidy narratives.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Levy, chairman of Spurs since 2001, expressed his delight.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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