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as in happiness
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child
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2
as in delight
a source of great satisfaction
my car is my pride and joy
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as in to delight
to feel or express joy or triumph
the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor
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Recent Examples of joy
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Banish doubt by seeking whimsy and joy as much as possible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Been nothing but a joy living here.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Wishing you so much joy and love.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The joy with which Liu speaks about her time away from skating is now also evident on the ice.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Banish doubt by seeking whimsy and joy as much as possible.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Been nothing but a joy living here.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Wishing you so much joy and love.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joy
Noun
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While Violet has put much of her focus on her kids' love stories, she's also been on a journey to re-discover her own happiness after her late husband's death years earlier.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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So many chances to attain most people’s dreams of happiness, love, abundance, new ideas and popularity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each one is a loving take on a classic treat and a delicious testament to maximalist sensorial delight.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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And yet watching the unfurling reel of Mumbai life on one narrow promenade is one of this city's quiet delights.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2022
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If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
26 Aug. 2020
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Their domestic bliss is cut short, however, when Safin's men arrive on the scene.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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The island fast became a magnet for high-profile guests looking for Caribbean bliss and privacy in equal measure.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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In The Moon and the Bonfires Cesare Pavese wrote that everyone needs a hometown, even just for the pleasure of leaving it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Netflix is one of the better streamers for reality TV, hosting hundreds of hours for your binging pleasure, from messy dating shows to riveting game show competitions.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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When The Studio triumphed by winning Outstanding Comedy Series at the ceremony, O'Hara joined costars Seth Rogen, Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz and more onstage.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each wants to prove himself, and for that to happen Dunk must triumph in a jousting tournament.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pair your Sicilian feast with Ben Ryé or Marsala Superiore, but close with a creamy Tiramisu cocktail—the sweetest echo of la dolce vita.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Grove could also complement existing community programming— such as the Kite & Bike Festival, the BAMS Festival, and Juneteenth — while hosting regular cultural feasts that reflect the city’s diversity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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