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
But life was not always this joyful for Kinzounza.
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Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
No one is better at mixing sharp analysis with simple, joyful and lighthearted prose.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
How funerals became New Orleans’ most joyful street parties.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
From brands reworking archival items, most notably at Chanel, Dior and Celine, to joyful spring-forward colors and shapes at Loewe, Chloé and Ferragamo, this was a season that delivered exciting newness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
No one is better at mixing sharp analysis with simple, joyful and lighthearted prose.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
How funerals became New Orleans’ most joyful street parties.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
From brands reworking archival items, most notably at Chanel, Dior and Celine, to joyful spring-forward colors and shapes at Loewe, Chloé and Ferragamo, this was a season that delivered exciting newness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Finally made it back home from Talladega — a little sore, but feeling better and thankful for all the support.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The idea, even now, seems surprising in its simplicity, yet genius in its execution — who wouldn’t be delighted to attend a tempura party?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sister Rita is delighted to see so many people in attendance.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Danish drugmaker's unsolicited bid is rarely seen in the industry, and Pfizer certainly wasn't happy about it.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While acknowledging the challenges and volatility of the current global scenario, the group’s chief executive officer Andrea Guerra sounded pleased with the performance during a call with analysts on Thursday at the end of trading in Hong Kong, where the company is publicly listed.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Strickland was pleased with how the Stallions rose up to the challenge of playing in the elite Division 1 that has 12 teams playing in the 16-team bracket (four teams had first-round byes).—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Harrison would have been glad of the assist, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While not entirely up to par with its predecessor, its incorporation of the Amityville house murders, Joseph Bishara's haunting musical score, and Wan's hyper-frenzied direction should still leave most Conjuring fans satisfied.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The pact is said be worth as much as $70 million to Allen — assuming that pre-determined audience metrics are satisfied — over the life of the contract.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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My version is joyous chaos, filled with boisterous friends, rarely featuring a turkey, often ending with cake.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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This should be a joyous fictional gay wedding.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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