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
Today, that unmistakable joie de vivre is precisely what keeps travelers coming back.
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Kristen Korey Pike, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, Yackley feels her joie de vivre helps keep her mind sharp.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Nausicaä herself is practically the primal Ghibli protagonist, a young woman whose kindness, curiosity, and joie de vivre bring light to her valley — one of the last refuges of humanity in a postapocalyptic future.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Like, there's just a level of, like, joie de vivre to your 20s.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Kristen Korey Pike, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
On the other hand, Yackley feels her joie de vivre helps keep her mind sharp.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Nausicaä herself is practically the primal Ghibli protagonist, a young woman whose kindness, curiosity, and joie de vivre bring light to her valley — one of the last refuges of humanity in a postapocalyptic future.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Like, there's just a level of, like, joie de vivre to your 20s.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joie de vivre
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An airline passenger shared their delight after taking their spot on a flight and finding an adorable dog staring at them from the seats in front.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The four-time Tony winner closed out her speech with an Irish blessing — sung a capella, much to the crowd’s delight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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But his joyfulness around it was undeniable.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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“Joie de vivre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joie%20de%20vivre. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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