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
Affair warning: The Delray Affair will unspool over seven city blocks along Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach this weekend, with hundreds of artists and makers displaying work, plus live music, the popular Beer & Wine Garden on Old School Square and an infectious joie de vivre.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Even after retiring from the medical field in 2009, Dr. Evans never lost her joie de vivre.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their six-song debut EP, Uncut Gem, showcases an eclectic, fresh sound that plays off their youthful joie de vivre.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
If the latest warming temperatures and our renewed joie de vivre are any indication, spring is right around the corner.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Even after retiring from the medical field in 2009, Dr. Evans never lost her joie de vivre.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their six-song debut EP, Uncut Gem, showcases an eclectic, fresh sound that plays off their youthful joie de vivre.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
If the latest warming temperatures and our renewed joie de vivre are any indication, spring is right around the corner.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for joie de vivre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
Noun
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Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Noun
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And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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