1
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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Despite the extreme challenges, the brothers have been able to stay positive, often finding moments of joy in the harshest of times.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
In the rolling hills of North Wales, a new kind of movement is taking shape—one built not with protest signs or policy papers, but with dirt bikes, skate ramps, and a radical commitment to joy.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On August 30, 2025, people are invited to gather in Oakland for a powerful day grounded in the spirit of Black resistance and collective joy.
—Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
So just say the heck with it, and find joy in what time remains.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Despite the extreme challenges, the brothers have been able to stay positive, often finding moments of joy in the harshest of times.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
In the rolling hills of North Wales, a new kind of movement is taking shape—one built not with protest signs or policy papers, but with dirt bikes, skate ramps, and a radical commitment to joy.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On August 30, 2025, people are invited to gather in Oakland for a powerful day grounded in the spirit of Black resistance and collective joy.
—Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joy
Noun
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Research shows that the act of mindfully enjoying an experience amplifies our happiness.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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On July 4, 1776, 56 signatories to the Declaration of Independence signed their death warrants to secure unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through, among other things, government by the consent of the governed.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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And then there’s Preserve, a delight for the taste buds where food preservation is central to the dining experience.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family lived modestly on a street in central Edinburgh that was full of delights for a curious child.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Out back, there's a swing set, dock, and charming gazebo — the picture of suburban bliss.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Episode 3 begins with Jeremiah and Belly in post-engagement bliss.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Plus, there are few simpler pleasures in life than a tomato sandwich.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Liverpool were the best team in England by a long distance last term and triumphed at a canter, finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The president did not win in Dearborn Heights in 2020, but in 2024, Trump triumphed with 44% of the vote, compared to Harris’s 38%, and Green Party nominee Jill Stein, a favorite of the Uncommitted movement, received 15%.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the holidays, a fisherman might go out to catch crab and prepare a grand feast for everyone – Dungeness being one Bay Area answer to roasted turkey.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet, taxpayers are left out, footing the bill for what resembles a feast.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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