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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
Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Safe, Sensible and Sane adds another win to a career built on timing, curiosity and the kind of joy that keeps audiences coming back, no matter the stage.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The wonder and joy of childhood are still very much alive in those pages and on the screen.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
With real estate moving as fast as the lifts themselves, Powder Haven is emerging as both a lucrative bet and a fresh blueprint for luxury ski living—one where exclusivity and authenticity, wealth and joy, share the same slope.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The goal is to make our customers feel represented and empowered, while infusing joy into every product.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Safe, Sensible and Sane adds another win to a career built on timing, curiosity and the kind of joy that keeps audiences coming back, no matter the stage.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The wonder and joy of childhood are still very much alive in those pages and on the screen.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
With real estate moving as fast as the lifts themselves, Powder Haven is emerging as both a lucrative bet and a fresh blueprint for luxury ski living—one where exclusivity and authenticity, wealth and joy, share the same slope.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joy
Noun
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Because a sizable portion of the white population sought to pursue their happiness by acquiring land occupied by Native Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Watching golf bring people happiness brought him happiness, and that infectious personality was felt by everyone who met him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Balloon Balloon Balloon is fun for you, too — a sheer delight for any fan of homemade guitar pop.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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That's right, Dairy Queen is getting in the holiday spirit with a new menu full of seasonal delights.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 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
Noun
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There’s a special sort of bliss that comes from a dumb action game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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This coaster is wild mayhem, with two commanding launches that send you inverting and free-spinning into total bliss.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Survive a series of hedonistic trials and be rewarded with an endless lifetime of pleasure; fail, and be offered as a sacrifice to the gods.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Monday, the prediction was for trick-or-treat time temperatures on Friday to be around 50.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The feast includes turkey, sides, and dessert, with items clearly marked for easy shopping.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joy. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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