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
That sense of closeness has carried them through major life moments, both joyful and difficult.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The 26-year-old was known for his willingness to help others and joyful spirit.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
And Crump never seemed all that joyful on the court.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Though, some adult viewers claimed the character was too joyful–not to mention the rise of anti-Barney humor at one point.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The 26-year-old was known for his willingness to help others and joyful spirit.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
And Crump never seemed all that joyful on the court.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
Though, some adult viewers claimed the character was too joyful–not to mention the rise of anti-Barney humor at one point.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have three generations of family to be thankful for.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Carbery hopes that Ovechkin will add to his lofty goal total in 2026-27, but regardless, the coach is thankful to have been associated with The Great 8.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Andie MacDowell is delighted to greet fans while out and about in New York on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of us at Forte Yachts are delighted with the team that has helped to turn our yachting philosophy into reality.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Orbán also leaves behind a fiscal mess, which the analyst Dalibor Rohac suggests Orbán might be happy to abandon while plotting his comeback.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Maria Bear, the founder of The Baer Minimalist, has been happy with her decision to add an insert for knives into her drawers in lieu of keeping a knife block on the counter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carol Quillen, president and chief executive of National Trust for Historic Preservation, whose group sued to challenge the project, said in a statement that the group is pleased with the court’s ruling.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brubaker was none too pleased and had some words for Wolcott.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jaia Peabody is glad to be a part of the mission.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Zdenka Majercak, Emma Everitt, Samantha Walsh and Isabella Lisenko led the defense in front of Yerkes, who Oak Forest coach Mike DaLuga is sure glad to have in the net.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paintings are tagged at $10,000 to $20,000, drawings at $2,000, and by midday Thursday the gallery had sold a painting and some drawings, and was satisfied.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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These spring appetizer recipes feature the most colorful and juiciest fruits and vegetables of the bunch, as well as a lighter flavor profile to keep you and your party guests satisfied (but not too full) until the second course.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The regular-season finale served more as a joyous pep rally than a game with any real consequences.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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