as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
Bold, joyful, and full of Soho soul, this one’s all about letting the good times roll.
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Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit Indivisible, another No Kings coordinator, said the atmosphere at the event was joyful.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 June 2025
This series really is a joyful love letter to the fans.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025
Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit Indivisible, another No Kings coordinator, said the atmosphere at the event was joyful.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 June 2025
This series really is a joyful love letter to the fans.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But the Cubs were glad to be able to take three of four from the Pirates after hitting .189 (24 for 127) in the series.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Combined with a silent online auction and donation, the joyous community-building event raised over $200,000.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Boot it up on Switch Online and witness how joyous Peak Kirby can be.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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