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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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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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In the campaign video, the Philadelphia native reminisces about the joys of her convivial upbringing.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Split, Croatia Set on the Dalmatian coast, Split is a joy to discover.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The trend points to a clear move toward smarter, more economical travel without sacrificing the joy of discovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Rachel’s such a joy-forward person and in our friend group, so good about making choices that are about the happy thing to do.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In the campaign video, the Philadelphia native reminisces about the joys of her convivial upbringing.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Split, Croatia Set on the Dalmatian coast, Split is a joy to discover.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The trend points to a clear move toward smarter, more economical travel without sacrificing the joy of discovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joy
Noun
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There is an alarming decline in youth happiness and the rise in anxiety and depression, especially among young women, is tied to the central role technology plays in the lives of our youth.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Giving people happiness is a nice thing in these sorts of times.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Much like Hawaii and Vietnam, the Philippines is well known for culinary delights born of colonization.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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But there were more delights above ground with the two pools, and the Krug Champagne terrace on the rooftop, offering a different but no less necessary kind of therapy.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 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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The mild formula fades hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and blemishes with citric bliss.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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To the generation now eyeing the altar, such ostentatious bliss may be a relic of more innocent times.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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That’s just the beginning of the pleasures at this new Mar Vista favorite.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Not every private pleasure needs to be translated into public value.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Aureliano Buendía’s journey is not that of a hero who triumphs after overcoming obstacles, but that of a figure driven by inner will who is overcome by external coercion.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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This is the lane for a challenger who could triumph over Johnson.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Also try her whoopie pies, a take on the New England sweet treat featuring cakelike cookies with an ube cream cheese filling.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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There are even peptides in the mix to help lips look smoother and softer over time, and the subtle honey scent makes reapplying feel less like maintenance and more like a little treat.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Service takes place in an indoor-outdoor space under the stars–making dinner here a true feast for the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This traditional Georgian feast can last for hours.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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