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
Paris, though, lit up with post-war joie de vivre, was the perfect antidote.
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Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
The Marilyn Monroe–loving Gala dates a rock star and earns admiration for having the warmth and joie de vivre that Lane lacks.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of joie de vivre.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In an Insta age, that kind of joie de vivre is remarkably effective.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
The Marilyn Monroe–loving Gala dates a rock star and earns admiration for having the warmth and joie de vivre that Lane lacks.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of joie de vivre.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In an Insta age, that kind of joie de vivre is remarkably effective.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
Noun
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The set includes two armchairs, a loveseat, and sleek glass-top coffee table, all crafted from waterproof, weather-resistant synthetic wicker to ensure years of enjoyment.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Vines flower spring through fall for months of color and enjoyment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The crowd, filled with mostly Illini fans, roared with delight.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Creating mazes and tunnels is an easy way to make your rat happy — and a delight to watch.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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